ERP Programme Director

Contracts Consultancy Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Global seeks an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a major public-sector transformation, modernising Finance, HR and technology services through a new ERP platform. This senior role requires proven programme leadership, deep knowledge of Oracle and/or SAP ERP environments, and a track record of delivering complex transformations with executive-level stakeholder engagement.

The role is hybrid with locations in London, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester, and an Inside IR35 contract until 31

Qualifications

• Proven ERP Programme Director experience and delivery of large-scale transformation.
• Strong track record in technology, finance and HR work streams within public sector.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement with executive boards and governance bodies.
• Familiarity with Government Project Delivery Standards, HMT Green Book and GDS requirements.
• SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP transformation across Finance, HR, IT and programme activities.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary programme team.
• Finalise and secure approval for the Final Business Case (FBC).
• Plan and execute the Beta phase including development, testing and operations readiness.
• Manage governance, budgets, benefits, critical path and RAIDD.

Skills

ERP programme leadership

Public-sector delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

ERP Programme Director

CCL Global is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a major public-sector transformation programme, modernising Finance, HR and technology services through the delivery of a new Enterprise Resource Planning platform.

This is a senior leadership assignment requiring a proven Programme Director capable of managing a complex, high-profile ERP transformation and engaging with executive-level stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid – London, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester

Contract: Inside IR35 Until 31 March 2027

Security Clearance: SC required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end ERP transformation programme, encompassing Finance, HR, IT and core programme activities.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary programme team.
• Finalise and secure approval for the Final Business Case (FBC).
• Lead planning and delivery of the Beta phase, including development, testing, business change and operational readiness.
• Manage programme governance, budgets, benefits, critical path and RAIDD.
• Coordinate integration between the ERP platform and existing/future business systems.
• Provide programme assurance and reporting to senior executive and governance boards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Government Functional Standards, GDS Service Standards and TCOP.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and organisational adoption of the new platform and working practices.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ERP Programme Director experience.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes involving technology, Finance and HR.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP ERP environments.
• Strong public-sector / government delivery experience.
• Expert-level stakeholder engagement and programme governance.
• Experience of business change, implementation and digital/data delivery.
• Familiarity with Government Project Delivery Standards, HMT Green Book and GDS requirements.
• SC clearance required.

Desirable

• Workday ERP implementation experience.
• Modernisation of Finance and HR functions.
• Government Project Delivery assurance gates.
• Successful GDS service assessments