Business Systems Manager

Salary65000 - 70000 per annumSalary dependent on experienceTermPermLocationCambridge, CambridgeshireA well-established and evolving organisation is looking for a Business Systems Manager to take ownership of its core business applications, with a key focus on its IFS environment alongside a wider systems landscape.This is a broad role sitting within IT, with responsibility for ensuring business systems are reliable, effective and aligned to how the organisation operates. While IFS is the central platform, the role also covers a range of integrated systems including CRM, warehouse, logistics and operational applications.A key part of the role is leading and developing an existing business systems team, alongside managing external suppliers. This is not an individual contributor position, and requires someone comfortable managing people, setting direction and driving performance.Key Responsibilities:Ownership of core business systems, with IFS as the primary ERP platformManaging and developing an existing business systems / applications teamSetting priorities, structure and direction for the teamOverseeing system performance, configuration, upgrades and change across the estateManaging relationships with external suppliers, including IFS support partnersOwning integrations between IFS and wider systems including CRM, warehouse and operational platformsSupporting ongoing initiatives to simplify and optimise the systems landscapeActing as a key link between IT and the wider businessDriving adoption and effective use of systems across multiple departmentsOverseeing application support and acting as an escalation pointContributing to the wider IT strategy alongside senior IT leadershipBackground and Experience:Experience in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager or similar roleStrong experience with ERP systems, including IFSProven experience managing and developing teamsExperience working across integrated systems environments (ERP, CRM, WMS or similar)Experience managing third party suppliers and partnersComfortable working across both technical and business-facing environmentsExperience supporting system improvement, optimisation or transformation initiativesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsPragmatic and adaptable approach, able to operate in a developing environmentThis role offers a high degree of flexibility, with a largely remote setup and occasional travel to sites as required.Further details will be shared as the process progresses.