Case study

FMCG – IT Programme Manager

A market leader in the bakery sector was acquired in Manchester in 2022, now operates as part of their global parent company.

 

A vibrant bakery showcasing an array of delicious pastries and baked goods on display

5 Weeks

Average Assignment Completion Time

Smooth Transition

Successful Handover Completed

Our client an international market leader in the bakery sector, delivers world-class bakery products under three distinctive brands including a celebrity baker. In 2022 the Manchester based business was acquired and now operates as part of their global parent company

The Challenge

Post acquisition integration of the UK head office, and operations in Europe and the US with the parent business in Mexico and operations across the world.

As part of the integration strategy a new role was created to oversee the local IT strategy, guide the teams, implement the required changes and liaise with the parent company through the European hub in Spain and HQ in Mexico and the USA.

This role required a highly experienced IT Programme Manager with experience of delivering IT roadmaps, managing stakeholders locally and internationally and a successful track record of integrating IT systems.

Our Approach

HW people retained to deliver this newly created requirement within a 5-week timeframe. Thorough market-mapping exercise within 7 days, utilising our existing networks, databases and technical resources.

Results

  • Target list agreed within a week 
  • HW People pre-screen and interviews week 2-3 
  • Client Interviews week 4 
  • Offer and acceptance week 5 
  • Salary range  £90-110k + package

Outcome

  • Assignment successfully completed within 5 – weeks
  • Successful handover with one of the outgoing IT leaders.
  • Immediate positive impact of new hire within first 6 weeks, Systems reviewed, relationship building with senior stake holders in the parent business, communicating complex technical challenges and refocusing local IT team

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