IT Business Relationship Manager
Hertfordshire - Office based
£50,000-£55,000
Are you a commercially savvy IT leader who thrives in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment? ️
Looking for a business where you can make a real impact at both local and global levels?
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a leading international food and drink business, seeking an IT Business Relationship Manager to bridge the gap between UK operations and global IT strategy. This is a pivotal role where you'll be the face of IT for the UK, delivering key projects, driving alignment, and ensuring that local business goals are supported through technology.
The Role
- Act as the strategic IT partner to UK business units, translating global IT strategy into effective local execution
- Lead and develop a small, capable IT team while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Champion the delivery of local and global IT projects - including SAP integrations, automation, cloud migration, and more
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, vendors, and Group IT to deliver value-adding initiatives
- Act as a key point of escalation for IT challenges and ensure timely resolution of business-critical issues
- Drive adoption and communication of new systems and digital solutions across the business
- Oversee governance, compliance, and reporting processes to ensure the UK business remains aligned with global standards
The Person
- 5+ years of experience in IT business relationship management or a similar role within a fast-moving or matrixed business
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - able to translate tech into business language
- Confident leading IT projects and overseeing service delivery across functions
- Knowledge of SAP, EDI, and distribution systems (WMS) is highly beneficial
- Comfortable working closely with global teams and navigating semi-corporate environments
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach - able to balance project delivery with operational leadership
- Holds a full UK driving licence
If you're looking to join a dynamic, growing business and take ownership of key IT transformation projects, we'd love to hear from you!
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