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Lead Software Engineering and Architecture Teams driving technology transformation across commercial fundraising and volunteering Definition of long term business applications roadmap including planning prioritisation and sequencingManage in house development, software testing and architecture team resources to deliver, maintain and support a wide range of platforms and services across SJA including Website, Events, TrainingTechnical oversight and management of D365 and Power Platform implementation including config / customisation of Customer Engagement applicationsImplementation of Enterprise integrations using Azure and Data Factory and maintenance of legacy systemsOngoing leadership for continuous improvement of various web platforms (EpiServer, MVC, C#, Vue.js, Azure)

Dynamics 365 & Oracle Cloud Fusion Implementation Led integration design and architecture workstreams for system integrations for Oracle Financials Cloud Fusion migrations Led technical discovery workshops with 3rd party vendors and reviewed and approved functional and technical specificationsInput into Business Case and documented current state assesment of technology landscapeManaged external 3rd party suppliers to design and build bespoke system finance interfacesSteered and guided overall solution architecture, working alongside other Architects to produce technical blueprints and low level solution designs.

Manage large software development team of 20 enhancing, supporting and maintaining core business applicationsOversee Technical Development of Dynamics CRM, SQL, Oracle and BizTalk ESB

Strategic leadership and day to day management of the Technology and Business Change functionResponsible for managing £2M budget and day to day IT spend across hardware, software, hosting etc.Responsible for Technology Strategy and the delivery of Group Applications RoadmapRepresent IT at senior management meetings and deputise for CIO when requiredChair CAB and manage the demand / capacity for the delivery of projects and system enhancementsManage end to end supplier relationships, responsible for negotiating contract terms and point of escalation for related project or support issues

Manage the business applications portfolio for all companies under the Optionis group, including Parasol, ClearSky Contractor Accounting, ClearSky Business, Nixon Williams, SJD Accountancy and Brian Alfred Tax Rebate Services. This involved:* Leadership and management of cross functional teams (total of 14 FTE) comprising business analysis, systems development and application support. Including full line management, mentoring and support.* Managing Group Business Applications portfolio including Accountancy Practice Management, Online bespoke bookkeeping tools, payroll solutions and CRM. * Own Enterprise relationships across the group including both senior business stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers. Negotiate new software contracts, license costs and point of escalation for support issues.* In house development, maintenance and support of online bookkeeping platforms and employee portals which support and service over 30000 clients* End to end project management and delivery of bespoke business solutions and the implementation of new Enterprise-grade accountancy systems and CRM platforms.* Responsible for defining the applications strategy and undertaking regular reviews of the applications portfolio using TIME Model analysis* Prepare and manage departmental £1M OPEX budget for software licenses and system maintenance costs.* Chair regular CAB meetings and responsible for the delivery of new system feature requests and application changes. Achievements and Major Projects * Replacement of legacy CRM system with scalable enterprise grade practice management solution* Centralisation of Payroll for 30,000 Clients, including sourcing new software, data migration and the design and development of new system interfaces* Restructured team to enable bi-modal delivery of both Agile and Waterfall projects and strengthened the development team with key roles including QA and DBA.

Technical Lead for Salesforce CRM Implementation (Migration, Customisation and System Integration Solution Design) Implementation of RTI Compliant Payroll Solution (including full data migration, system interfaces, training and service transition)Analysis and Solution Design of Invoicing, Banking and Expenses functionality of Accounting and Tax Web platforms

Freelance IT Consultancy specialising in delivering CRM solutions on the Sage mid market product SaleslogixHands on delivery of CRM projects including system development, upgrades and data migrations for a number of directly acquired clients.

Business Analyst/Project Manager for all CRM and ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics.Directly administered and maintained CRM applications. This involved hands on technical development of new system interfaces and features and the management of outsourced projects. Management of senior stakeholders including the upward reporting to CEO and divisional directors.Responsible for the delivery of a new 285 seat CRM solution to support sales across multiple brands/divisions and the successful integration of several new business acquisitions.

CRM Consultant providing consultancy expertise across solution design and system implementation for a range of CRM and related projects. Sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, telecoms and professional services. Provided on going training, system development and technical support to clients of financial/CRM Document Management and BI solutions including Sage Line 500,1000,MME, Saleslogix, Version One, Sage BI and Orbis Alerts.