ERP Project Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead projects in a dynamic environment. The role requires managing all phases of ERP project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong emphasis on Finance and HR functions. Candidates should have a proven record in project management and be willing to work onsite from Kettering three days a week. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive community of technology consultants.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Support from dedicated Agile Talent team

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing ERP projects through all phases.
• Strong knowledge of Finance and HR business processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised within time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP project governance and requirements.
• Coordinate milestones across multiple teams.
• Support change management activities.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Agile/Waterfall Methodologies

Tools

Project Management Tools

Prima

INFOR

Job description

Overview

You’ll first apply through by sending your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there's interest to continue, we'll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing ERP projects as a Project Manager through all phases: governance, requirements, vendor selection, risk analysis, implementation, customization, testing, training, and rollout.
• Knowledge of Prima or INFOR systems will be a bonus but not a 'must have'
• Strong knowledge of Finance and HR functions and business processes.
• Drive business analysis, process improvement initiatives, including BPMN 2.0 process mapping.
• Coordinate milestones across multiple teams using project management tools.
• Lead risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Support change management activities and stakeholder engagement throughout the project cycle.
• Strong understanding of different project approaches (Agile/Waterfall).
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to time and budget.

The successful candidate must be willing to work onsite from Kettering for 3 days a week.

About Agile Talent Community

Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team.

You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms. Joining us in Technology Consulting, our Technology Consulting team specialises in assisting our clients to achieve maximum value from their technology and their IT operations and enabling the optimal use of technology and IT capital for public and private sector organisations, agile SMEs and private equity investors.

Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced ERP Project Manager, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments.

Development

Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement

As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Company Culture

Doing what's right ahead of what's easy. Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.