Director of Information Systems

🚀Interim Group Head of Business Solutions Location: UK (hybrid) Package: Competitive + benefits Type: Interim A large, multi-site UK group undergoing a major digital and organisational transformation is seeking a strategic Head of Business Solutions. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping the enterprise systems landscape and driving a major ERP consolidation programme. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading transformation programmes in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of navigating complex, multi-site operations while implementing ERP and business solutions. The Opportunity You will lead a growing Business Solutions function that spans ERP, CRM, HRIS, data, and group applications. The organisation is moving from decentralised, varied systems toward a fully integrated, common-platform environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on enterprise transformation, enjoys shaping systems and processes, and can lead teams through large-scale change in a manufacturing context. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a high-performing Business Solutions team across ERP, CRM, HR, data, and group applications. • Own the strategy, governance, and roadmap for business systems across multiple operating companies. • Drive and oversee a major ERP transformation programme (ideally SAP S/4HANA or similar tier-1). • Standardise and consolidate applications, processes, and data across the group. • Lead change management initiatives to ensure adoption and realisation of transformation benefits. • Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and lifecycle management standards. • Partner with group functions and divisional leaders to translate business needs into scalable solutions. • Build the data foundations essential for reporting, insight, automation, and future AI initiatives. About You • Significant manufacturing and multi-site ERP experience • Proven transformation skillset: leading digital, ERP, or business process change at enterprise scale in manufacturing organisations. • Strong Business Analyst experience: requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution selection, and implementation. • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams through change. • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with senior leaders across multiple sites and functions. • Deep understanding of data governance, master data, and foundations for automation/AI. Why This Role? • Lead one of the most significant ERP and business solutions programmes in the UK mid-market. • Directly influence enterprise-wide transformation in a manufacturing environment. • Shape the future operating model, systems architecture, and data fabric for the group. • Join at a moment of genuine transformation, where your expertise will directly determine success.