IT Director

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an IT Director to define and execute their IT strategy, focusing on enterprise applications and data management. The role involves overseeing the ERP lifecycle and enhancing system integration to drive operational efficiency and compliance alignment. Candidates should have significant experience in ERP management, an understanding of data governance, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

£9000 car allowance

15% pension contribution

Range of flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing enterprise applications, especially ERP (Oracle or SAP).
• Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise integrations using iPaaS solutions.
• Knowledge of ERP modules and their integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise applications and data strategy, aligning with business goals.
• Oversee the ERP ecosystem and drive operational efficiency.
• Manage cross-functional teams and implement data governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Data Governance

Cybersecurity

Cloud-based Data Strategies

Tools

Azure Integration Services

MuleSoft

Boomi

Job description

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A leading Construction and Engineering firm with multiple offices across the UK.

Your new role

The IT Director is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the IT strategy for enterprise applications, with a strong focus on ERP, data management, and system integrations. You will oversee the full ERP lifecycle, leveraging the Azure Data Platform for Analytics and AI, and implementing integration solutions using iPaaS tools like Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft and Boomi.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise applications and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Own the ERP ecosystem, overseeing implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support to drive operational efficiency and business value.
• Manage cross-functional teams and vendors to optimize enterprise applications, ensuring data integrity, security, and regulatory alignment across the organization.
• Drive enterprise data excellence by leading Azure Data Platform adoption, establishing data governance frameworks, and delivering AI-powered insights to enhance BI and compliance.
• Lead enterprise-wide integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow between ERP, CRM, HCM, BI, and SCM through optimized iPaaS platforms.
• Enhance system interoperability and workflow efficiency by reducing data silos, enabling real-time automation, and driving digital transformation across business functions.
• Drive digital transformation by optimizing business processes, while leading change management to ensure successful adoption and operational efficiency.
• Lead a high-performing enterprise IT team, manage strategic vendor relationships, and ensure service excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience in enterprise applications management, with demonstrable experience focused on ERP (Oracle or SAP).
• Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise integrations using iPaaS solutions (Azure Integration Services, Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP modules (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) and their integrations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance standards (GDPR, SOX, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with API-based integrations, data pipelines, and cloud-based data strategies.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

You can expect a competitive salary in the region of £120,000 (depending on experience), £9000 car allowance, performance related bonus, 15% pension contribution and a range of flexible benefits.

What you need to do now

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