IT Business Integration Manager

IT Business Integration Manager

£55,000–£60,000 + Car Allowance | Permanent | Bristol (Hybrid)
TCFG – The Compleat Food Group

Join TCFG and help us build a better, more sustainable food future.
We’re growing fast—and as we bring more great food businesses into the TCFG family, we need a skilled Business Integration Manager to ensure each acquisition is seamlessly integrated into our digital and IT ecosystem.

This role is perfect for a confident IT leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to complexity, and is passionate about creating consistency, efficiency, and value through integration.

About the Role

Reporting to the Digital & AI Strategy Director, you’ll lead the full IT integration process for newly acquired businesses. You’ll shape integration strategy, manage system migrations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure all IT operations align with TCFG standards—while protecting business continuity.

You’ll be the connector between acquisition teams, IT, external partners, and functional leads across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. IT Integration Planning & Execution

• Develop and own IT integration plans across systems, data, infrastructure, and security
• Assess acquired businesses’ IT landscapes to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
• Define integration strategy, sequencing, cutover plans, and readiness criteria
• Create detailed timelines, milestones, and project plans
• Lead kick-offs, status reviews, and post-integration evaluations

2. Systems, Data & Infrastructure Migration

• Manage the migration and validation of data and applications into TCFG enterprise platforms (ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, etc.)
• Align master data, access rights, and configurations with TCFG standards
• Coordinate secure connectivity, user provisioning, and data governance frameworks

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align processes and KPIs
• Act as the key liaison between IT, business stakeholders, and technology partners
• Resolve integration issues and ensure dependencies are managed effectively

4. Project Management & Communication

• Produce clear project updates, dashboards, and summaries for senior leadership
• Lead cross-functional project teams with clarity around roles and responsibilities
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and readiness across both acquired businesses and internal teams
• Communicate risks, progress, and impacts clearly and consistently
• Capture lessons learned to enhance future integration frameworks

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Proven experience delivering IT/system integration following mergers or acquisitions
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT (ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, data management, CRM or manufacturing systems)
• Skilled in managing complex IT projects in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all levels
• Analytical, structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-site operations
• Familiarity with IT change management or business process mapping
• Certifications such as Prince2, PMP, Prosci, ITIL, CISSP, Azure/AWS

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic and delivery-focused
• Strong communicator who can influence confidently
• Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Passionate about consistency, efficiency, and value creation

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. 

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. 

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.