At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of a new CRM system for merged entities with diverse needs.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on innovative CRM solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and a chance to shape CRM strategy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by designing scalable CRM solutions that drive business success.
- Qualifications: Experience in CRM platforms, data integration, and solution architecture required.
- Other info: 3-month contract with opportunities for future projects.
3-Month Contract
£400 Per Day Outside IR35
Remote Working (Must be UK Based)
We’re seeking a hands-on CRM Architect & Solution Designer to lead the solution design of a new CRM system across two merged entities with varying levels of maturity in CRM and customer data management. This role requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to translate business objectives into scalable, unified designs, with a focus on rapid delivery, compliance, and integration readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Stage 1: Analysis & Mapping (Weeks 1–4)
- Assess existing CRM requirements across both organisations and their respective markets.
- Develop detailed technical and functional requirement documentation.
- Align and consolidate requirements into a single unified list for the new CRM system.
- Stage 2: Unified Design Blueprint (Weeks 5–8)
- Design a unified CRM solution covering:
- Functional: Features, workflows, and usage processes.
- Technical: Data flows, integrations, APIs, and consent management.
- Produce a comprehensive solution architecture blueprint ready for stakeholder review.
- Stage 3: Integration & Implementation Planning (Weeks 9–12)
- Define enterprise integration points and dependencies.
- Build a detailed CRM launch and implementation plan, including automation sequencing and market-specific integrations.
- Develop a CRM Change Management Plan in coordination with people and training teams.
Skills & Experience
- CRM Platforms: HubSpot, Microsoft 365
- Data & Integration: SQL/NoSQL Databases, API Gateways, Microservices
- Tools: PowerPoint (executive output), Excel (technical documentation), Visio / Lucidchart (solution architecture)
- Proven experience designing, building, and launching large-scale CRM solutions.
- Strong understanding of workflow automation, data modelling, and integrations.
- Experience unifying CRM systems across multi-market organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to produce enterprise-grade CRM blueprints and documentation.
- Skilled at defining both technical and functional requirements with a high degree of clarity.
- Experience translating business strategy into scalable technical design.
- Strong knowledge of APIs, ETL pipelines, and microservices architecture.
- Experience integrating CRM, marketing automation, and ERP systems.
- Awareness of global localisation and compliance challenges.
CRM Architect & Solution Designer employer: Harnham
Contact Detail:
Harnham Recruiting Team
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Tailor Your CV: Make sure your CV is tailored to the CRM Architect & Solution Designer role. Highlight your experience with CRM platforms, data integration, and any relevant projects you've worked on. We want to see how your skills align with our needs!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter: Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you're the perfect fit for this role. Mention specific experiences that demonstrate your ability to design and implement CRM solutions. We love a good story!
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How to prepare for a job interview at Harnham
✨Know Your CRM Inside Out
Make sure you’re well-versed in the CRM platforms mentioned in the job description, like HubSpot and Microsoft 365. Brush up on your knowledge of data flows, integrations, and APIs, as these will likely come up during the interview.
✨Prepare Your Success Stories
Think of specific examples from your past experience where you successfully designed and launched large-scale CRM solutions. Be ready to discuss how you approached challenges, especially in unifying systems across different markets.
✨Understand the Business Objectives
Get a grip on how to translate business objectives into technical designs. Familiarise yourself with the company’s goals and be prepared to discuss how your solutions can align with their strategic vision.
✨Showcase Your Documentation Skills
Since producing clear technical and functional requirement documentation is key, bring samples of your previous work if possible. Highlight your ability to create comprehensive blueprints and how you’ve used tools like Visio or Lucidchart effectively.