ERP Programme Manager

Talent Smart; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ERP consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale ERP implementations. You will engage with stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams to ensure project success within scope and budget. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in ERP and strong skills in communication and leadership. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering medium-to-large scale ERP implementations.
• Proven experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of ERP projects from discovery to post-implementation.
• Manage cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, QA, and vendors.
• Identify project risks and execute mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business process design

User adoption

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

NetSuite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Delivery & Leadership
  • Lead the full lifecycle delivery of ERP projects—from discovery and design to deployment, testing, go‑live, and post‑implementation support.
  • Serve as the primary delivery lead, ensuring projects remain on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Drive standardised delivery methodologies and best practices across project teams.
  • Coordinate with internal and external technical teams, integrators, and business stakeholders.
• Stakeholder & Team Management
  • Engage with business leaders, process owners, and subject‑matter experts across Logistics, Supply Chain, and / or Pharma to understand requirements and translate them into functional deliverables.
  • Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, and project governance meetings.
  • Manage cross‑functional teams including developers, analysts, QA, and third‑party vendors.
  • Oversee integration points between ERP and WMS, TMS, MES, or other operational platforms.
  • Support change management, training readiness, and process optimisation efforts.
• Risk & Quality Management
  • Identify project risks and dependencies; execute mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure high‑quality documentation, testing, and validation processes.
  • Track project KPIs and prepare executive‑level status reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Core Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience delivering medium‑to‑large scale ERP implementations.
  • Proven background in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Pharmaceutical operations.
  • Strong understanding of business process design and transformation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with change management and driving user adoption.
• Technical Experience
  • Expertise in at least one major ERP platform (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, NetSuite).
  • Understanding of systems integration, data migration, and testing strategies.
  • Experience with regulated environments (GxP, validation, compliance) is a strong plus for Pharma backgrounds.
• Desirable Experience
  • Hands‑on or supervisory experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, or similar.
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) or ERP modules