IT Systems Lead: Transformation & Strategic Projects

MHA

Milton Keynes

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance recognition

Job summary

MHA is seeking an IT Systems Lead for Transformation and Strategic Projects in London or Milton Keynes. You will drive high-profile business and technology initiatives, lead multi-workstream programs, and coordinate internal teams with third-party partners.

The role blends strategic transformation with operational systems leadership to maximise business value. You will collaborate with the Head of IT Systems and business leaders, shaping roadmaps, delivering governance, and ensuring adoption of

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting and managing systems in a similar business context.
In depth knowledge of systems, data and integration and the associated principles.
Highly skilled in the analyse and manipulation of data.
Ability to build accurate and visually compelling reporting using tools such as Power BI.
Experience creating requirements specification and taking them to market for solutions.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Office 365 and Microsoft Power Apps.
The use of automation technology to improve business process would be a distinct advantage.
A good general knowledge of end user technologies, e.g. PC’s, Audio Visual, Mobile Phones, Telephone systems.
An understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of strategic business and technology projects, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, budget, quality and timescales.
Deliver complex initiatives involving multiple workstreams, business functions, suppliers and technical teams.
Lead systems implementation, acquisition and integration projects, ensuring effective coordination across all stakeholders.
Develop project plans, governance documentation, RAID logs and executive reporting.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and resource planning.
Ensure smooth transition of completed projects into operational support.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
Act as the primary technology representative for strategic projects.
Chair project boards, steering groups and systems working groups.
Produce business cases and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Manage competing stakeholder priorities while maintaining delivery focus.
Act as subject matter expert for designated business systems.
Develop and maintain system roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
Lead business analysis, process mapping and solution design.
Identify opportunities for automation, integration and process improvement.
Drive adoption of business systems through training, communication and engagement.
Oversee system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.