IT Systems Development Manager Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Job description The IT Systems Development Manager will lead, develop, and enhance the Systems Development team, ensuring delivery of robust, scalable, and high quality business systems. The role blends hands-on technical involvement with team leadership, driving modern engineering practices, DevOps maturity, and continuous improvement across enterprise systems (predominantly ERP). Responsibilities: As IT Systems Development manger, you will: Lead, manage, and mentor the Systems Development team to ensure high performance, engagement, and capability growth Oversee development, enhancement, and support of ERP systems (Infor / SAP preferred) and integrated business applications Apply industry aligned best practices across software development lifecycle, including design, build, test, release, and support Drive adoption of DevOps practices such as CI/CD, automated testing & release automation Provide hands-on technical leadership when required, including solution design, code review, and complex troubleshooting Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise development activities Ensure solution architecture, documentation, and development processes meet organisational and security standards Manage vendor and partner relationships where technical delivery is supported externally Develop the team capability through coaching, training, and applying skill progression models Key Relationships : Internal UK Head of IT (line manager) Systems Development team members Business stakeholders across operations, finance, supply chain Infrastructure & Service Delivery teams Project and Portfolio team Group IT ERP Team External ERP vendors (Infor, SAP) Third‑party development partners Technology consultants Training and certification providers Education: Essential : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience Strong background in software development, solution design, or systems engineering Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (Infor or SAP) including integrations and customisations Proven leadership of development teams, with ability to coach and mentor Strong understanding of DevOps best practices (CI/CD, automation, pipelines, version control) Desirable : Experience within manufacturing or supply chain environments Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) Experience leading multi‑location teams Exposure to Agile coaching or Scrum Master experience About BAXI: We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon, by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that’s literally centuries in the making. We’re proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we’re experienced in adapting to changing needs. Our Benefits: (We can adjust this relative to business function) Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank holidays, income protection, a contributory pension, maternity, paternity sick pay schemes, staff discounts and more. Our Approach: Baxi is an equal opportunities employer, and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.