Corporate Systems Strategy Lead (Contract) - HR / Finance Applications
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Location: South England (hybrid - mostly remote with occasional onsite visits)
Contract: 6 months initial (likely extension)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Outside IR35 up to £550p/d
Panoramic Associates are supporting a large public sector organisation is looking for an experienced contractor to lead a fast-paced strategic review of its corporate systems estate. This is a high-visibility assignment sponsored at senior level, focused on quickly establishing clarity on what is working, what is not, and what a credible remediation strategy should be across a complex, interconnected set of internal systems (including HR and Finance applications and integrations).
This role suits someone who can operate as a hybrid of technical product strategy and architecture-level thinking: able to understand business process and operating needs, but also comfortable assessing application landscapes, integration patterns and technology choices at a practical level.
Key deliverables
Rapidly assess a multi-system corporate applications landscape (HR, Finance and connected systems).
Review existing strategies / papers / delivery plans and diagnose why previous approaches have not landed.
Facilitate stakeholder sessions across technology and the business to clarify pain points, constraints and priorities.
Produce an initial "first few weeks" high-level assessment and recommended direction that senior leaders can act on.
Develop pragmatic options and a sequenced roadmap (fix vs improve vs replace, integration approach, priorities).
Remain accountable for the recommendations and support the next phase of delivery (not a one-off audit only).
Experience that would suit
Demonstrable experience completing corporate systems / application landscape reviews and turning findings into actionable strategy and roadmaps.
Strong background across HR and/or Finance systems (ERP-style environments a strong advantage, whether single-suite or best-of-breed components).
Ability to communicate complex technical and operational issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
Comfortable working at pace, with urgency and senior visibility.
Experience shaping vendor/product direction, integration strategy and operating models for corporate functions. xiskglj
To apply
Please send an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant corporate systems strategy work (HR/Finance/ERP), application landscape assessments, and examples of recommendations you have taken through into delivery.
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