IT Systems Manager

• Lead the technical delivery of the Planview implementation from design through to go-live and hypercare.
• Ensure business and operational requirements are accurately translated into system functionality, workflows and configurations.
• Act as the technical authority across solution design, configuration, integration and testing activities.
• Challenge and validate third-party supplier designs, build outputs and technical decisions.
• Oversee platform configuration to ensure alignment with programme governance, engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Define and coordinate integration requirements between Planview and other enterprise systems.
• Own the end-to-end testing strategy, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management and release readiness.
• Ensure data migration, system validation and process adoption activities are completed successfully.
• Lead defect triage and resolution activities, ensuring issues are understood, prioritised and resolved appropriately.
• Support deployment, cutover, release management and post-go-live hypercare activities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle, identifying risks, dependencies and quality concerns before they impact delivery.
• Become the internal SME for the platform, supporting future enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technologies:

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• ERP, We are a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Systems Development, Integration and Test Lead to support the implementation of a new enterprise PPM platform. This is a contract day-rate role outside IR35, based in a hybrid West Midlands location. You will work alongside established Project Management and Business Change teams, helping us deliver a robust technical solution for complex engineering and manufacturing programme environments.

• Proven experience leading complex enterprise system implementations.
• Strong background in systems development, configuration, integration and testing.
• Experience working with third-party software vendors and implementation partners.
• Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles, release management and testing methodologies.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical solutions.
• Ability to challenge technical designs and ensure delivery quality throughout the build lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across technical teams, business users and senior leadership.
• Experience managing risks, defects, technical dependencies and implementation issues.
• Previous experience implementing Planview, Planisware, Teamcenter or similar enterprise PPM/PLM platforms.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace or other complex programme-led environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise integrations, data migration and portfolio management processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or technology modernisation programmes