Systems and Intelligence Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Systems and Intelligence Lead to drive procurement technology strategy and oversee essential ERP, finance and HR platforms. You will own the product roadmap, lead system evaluations and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and governance.

The role involves stakeholder collaboration with IT, finance and procurement teams to ensure robust data, user adoption and strong commercial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing enterprise systems (ERP/Finance/HR/CRM/procurement) in a complex organisation.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and end-to-end system implementations.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, data management and information governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver long-term technology solutions.
• Experience developing persuasive business cases and securing technology investment.
• Outstanding communication to translate complex technical requirements to stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams through change and driving user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the product owner for the Council's commercial and procurement systems, defining the long-term technology roadmap and driving continuous improvement.
• Leading the evaluation, procurement and implementation of new systems and digital solutions that enhance procurement capability and decision-making.
• Developing business cases for technology investment, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value, improved efficiency and stronger governance.
• Overseeing system performance, integration, security and data integrity across procurement, finance, HR and other corporate platforms.
• Leading major system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, user adoption and minimal business disruption.
• Working closely with procurement, finance, IT and reporting teams to improve data quality, automate processes and strengthen commercial intelligence.
• Leading and developing the Systems and Performance Analyst while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, technology partners and external organisations.

Skills

Enterprise systems

Technology roadmaps

Systems integration

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Business cases

Stakeholder comms

Change management

Job description

Systems and Intelligence Lead

Permanent

Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Lead the digital transformation of procurement

Are you an experienced systems leader with a passion for digital transformation, business improvement and technology-enabled change? Birmingham City Council is looking for a Systems and Intelligence Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Services.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of commercial and procurement technology across one of the UK's largest local authorities. As the product lead for key procurement systems, you'll drive the strategic development of digital platforms, improve business processes and ensure colleagues have the tools, information and support they need to deliver outstanding procurement services.

About the Role

• Acting as the product owner for the Council's commercial and procurement systems, defining the long-term technology roadmap and driving continuous improvement.
• Leading the evaluation, procurement and implementation of new systems and digital solutions that enhance procurement capability and decision-making.
• Developing business cases for technology investment, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value, improved efficiency and stronger governance.
• Overseeing system performance, integration, security and data integrity across procurement, finance, HR and other corporate platforms.
• Leading major system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, user adoption and minimal business disruption.
• Working closely with procurement, finance, IT and reporting teams to improve data quality, automate processes and strengthen commercial intelligence.
• Leading and developing the Systems and Performance Analyst while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, technology partners and external organisations.

About You

• Significant experience managing enterprise business systems such as ERP, Finance, HR, CRM or procurement platforms within a complex organisation.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading the end-to-end implementation of new systems and digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, data management and information governance, ensuring secure and reliable business operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and deliver strategic, long-term technology solutions.
• Experience developing persuasive business cases and securing investment for technology and business improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding communication skills, translating complex technical requirements into practical business solutions and building confidence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams through change, driving user adoption and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to shape the future technology strategy for a major public sector procurement function.
• A senior leadership role delivering digital transformation across a complex and ambitious organisation.
• Opportunities to further develop your expertise in technology leadership, business transformation and commercial systems.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where your leadership will improve digital capability, strengthen commercial performance and help deliver better outcomes for Birmingham's residents.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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