Head of Integration

We are pleased to be working in partnership with a leading global manufacturer and distributor of test measurement solutions and production supplies. With a long-standing success story and a portfolio of specialised products, they proudly support the aerospace, defence, automotive, electronics, education, and medical industries. As the company continues to expand, they are looking to onboard a Head of Integration to orchestrate enterprise-wide integration initiatives, including ERP migrations and post-merger technology alignment.

The role is externally focused, so knowledge of M & A onboarding is crucial, and they will oversee the Training, PMO, and Business Analyst teams, ensuring that methodologies are standardised, scalable, and aligned with business goals. This is a hands-on, delivery focused IT role with a strong emphasis on integration and execution. They will lead ERP modification or new installation initiatives, serving as the primary project lead or integration point of contact.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end IT integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring seamless transition of systems, data, and processes.
• Develop and execute integration playbooks, timelines, and KPIs for ERP and other enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations to align systems and workflows post-acquisition.
• Establish and enforce standardised methodologies across PMO, BA, and Training teams.
• Adhere to SOX, ISO, and other relevant certifications/methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Ensure resource planning, career development, and succession planning are in place.
• Own budget planning, ROI, and forecasting for integration-related activities.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain vendor relationships.
• Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for integration and acquisition initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in IT integration strategy, operational execution, contract negotiation, and cross-functional leadership across complex environments, as well as strong knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions onboarding. Experience with Infor Cloud Suite Distribution (CSD) and similar ERP platforms is essential. They must have experience of managing concurrent integrations and strong programme management skills. They will be a seasoned technology leader, with a good level of gravitas and accountability, along with a solid understanding of technology trends and enterprise applications. Experience of Patchwork and Shopify would be a distinct advantage, along with experience of working within a distribution environment.

Please note: Salary is flexible dependant on relevant experience