ERP Program Senior Manager

Capgemini Invent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Mental‑health champions

Wellbeing apps

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Capgemini Invent is looking for an ERP Program Manager to lead complex ERP transformation initiatives in Manchester. You will drive significant business value and ensure alignment with organisational goals, delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Your responsibilities include managing program budgets, applying advanced methodologies, and collaborating across functions to enhance operational efficiency. We offer flexible hybrid working, support for employee wellbeing, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive budget analysis and financial acumen.
• Advanced program management skills.
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end ERP program delivery.
• Develop, manage and analyse program budgets.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Budget analysis and financial acumen

Program management skills

Risk management and mitigation

Cross‑functional collaboration

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Overview

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 guide the strategic direction and execution of ERP programs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end ERP program delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop, manage, and analyse program budgets, conduct cost‑benefit analyses, forecast impacts, and mitigate financial risks.
• Apply advanced program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to oversee multi‑faceted ERP projects.
• Define and challenge project scope, facilitate scope‑definition workshops, manage scope creep, and implement change‑control processes.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate project risks, developing strategies that ensure business continuity and project success.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across IT, finance, operations, HR and external partners; resolve conflicts and align stakeholders.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure program success, analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute change‑management and training strategies to support user adoption and smooth transitions.
• Engage executive leadership, manage stakeholder communication, and ensure effective collaboration throughout the program lifecycle.
• Translate client business requirements into actionable ERP solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Enforce delivery standards, governance frameworks, and methodologies to ensure high‑quality outcomes within timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive budget analysis and financial acumen.
• Advanced program management skills.
• Scope assessment and challenge capability.
• Risk management and mitigation expertise.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and leadership.
• Performance measurement and continuous improvement experience.
• Change management expertise.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Complex requirements analysis capability.
• Delivery standards and quality assurance knowledge.
• Change management and training proficiency.

Benefits

We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements and support employee wellbeing through mental‑health champions, wellbeing apps and a positive workplace culture. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. All qualified applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will receive an interview.