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IT Manager - Data Science

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IT Manager - Data Science

Job ref: 26182 Category: Support Centre RolesSalaryCompetitiveLocationEquity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough,Contract TypePermanentHours38Closing Date8 August, 2025Business UnitBooker Group

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Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LT

About the role

We’ve got a brand-new opportunity at Booker for an IT Manager – Supply Chain BI Systems. This role is all about supporting and delivering smart, secure, and efficient Business Intelligence (BI) systems that help our supply chain teams do their best work.

We're looking for someone experienced, hands-on, and forward-thinking – someone who’s comfortable working with both tech and people. You’ll work closely with vendors, consultants, and teams across the business to make sure our BI systems are delivering value and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You’ll need to have a solid background in managing BI systems and bring the right mix of technical know-how, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the IT Supply Chain BI team, including their performance and progression. Manage supply chain BI systems projects and IT development project budgets. Monitor project and system KPIs. Maintain the supply chain systems roadmap.

You will need

Experience with Data Lakes and Data Manipulation is essential Strong people management, with proven ability to effectively manage team capability and performance. Proven experience in technical project management and successful delivery of change programmes. Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with supply chain systems. Building credible and long-lasting relationships with business stakeholders. Proven track record of managing working relationships with external development teams. Consistent delivery of results. Experience of working in an FMCG environment.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package

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