ERP Program Senior Manager

Capgemini Invent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mental Health Champions

Wellbeing apps support

Job summary

Capgemini Invent seeks an ERP Program Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives within the UK. The successful candidate will navigate multifaceted project requirements while delivering high-quality outcomes. You will manage budgets, utilize program management methodologies, and engage with cross-functional teams to ensure successful ERP transformations. The role involves vendor collaboration and performance measurement with a focus on continuous improvement. Flexible working arrangements are offered, emphasizing employee wellbeing and reducing carbon footprint.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and managing ERP budgets.
• Proficient in program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong capability to assess project scope and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ERP transformation initiatives for clients.
• Oversee alignment of ERP programs with organizational goals.
• Engage with stakeholders to define program success criteria.

Skills

Budget Analysis

Program Management

Risk Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Change Management

Job description

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Your Role

As an ERP Program Manager at Capgemini Invent, you will lead complex ERP transformation initiatives that drive significant business value for our clients. You will oversee the strategic direction and execution of ERP programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering high‑quality outcomes. Your ability to navigate multifaceted project requirements and manage diverse stakeholder expectations will be critical to the success of these initiatives.

Join Capgemini Invent to leverage your expertise in managing intricate ERP projects while driving innovation and value for our clients in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of their enterprise resource planning capabilities.

Professional Growth and Development

• Business Development – Leading or contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, and client hosting at events.
• Internal Contribution – Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & Development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications, etc.

Your Profile

• Comprehensive Budget Analysis and Financial Acumen: Expertise in developing, managing, and analyzing program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with organizational goals. Ability to conduct cost‑benefit analyses, forecast financial impacts, and identify funding opportunities while mitigating financial risks throughout the ERP lifecycle.
• Advanced Program Management Skills: Proficient in applying advanced program management methodologies (such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) to oversee multi‑faceted ERP projects. This includes creating detailed project plans, defining milestones, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational standards.
• Scope Assessment and Challenge: Strong capability to critically assess and challenge project scope, ensuring that all requirements are aligned with strategic objectives. Ability to facilitate scope definition workshops, manage scope creep, and implement change control processes to maintain focus on project deliverables.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with ERP implementations. Develop and implement risk management strategies that address potential challenges (technical, operational, and organizational) while ensuring business continuity and project success.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Leadership: Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, finance, operations, and HR, to ensure cohesive program execution. Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and align diverse stakeholders around common objectives.
• Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement: Experience in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program success and effectiveness. Ability to analyze performance data, gather insights, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Change Management Expertise: Strong understanding of change management principles and practices in the context of ERP implementations. Ability to develop and execute change management strategies that facilitate user adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure that stakeholders are engaged and supported throughout the transformation journey.
• Leading ERP Transformation Programs: Manage end‑to‑end ERP program delivery, including planning, execution, and monitoring of projects across various stages of the ERP lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with executive leadership, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to define program scope, objectives, and success criteria, while facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the program lifecycle.
• Complex Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with clients to identify and articulate complex business requirements, translating them into actionable ERP solutions that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across financial, supply chain, and operational functions.
• Delivery Standards and Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce rigorous delivery standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks to ensure high‑quality project outcomes, risk management, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Change Management and Training: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions to new ERP systems, including stakeholder training, user adoption initiatives, and post‑implementation support to drive sustainable improvements.

Benefits and Working Conditions

All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day‑to‑day reality for our people. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us and we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We also invest in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. We focus on reducing our carbon footprint and improving everyone’s access to a digital world.

Disability Confidence and EEO

• We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confidence scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.