ERP Project Manager in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks an experienced ERP Project Manager for a hybrid role in Manchester, leading the replacement of the SAP Finance platform as part of a local authority's digital transformation. The 3-year fixed-term contract requires delivery across scope, budget and timelines with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities include requirements gathering, procurement support, governance, data migration and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering corporate-scale Finance, Procurement or ERP projects.
• At least 3 years' experience delivering ERP or Finance systems projects through to completion.
• Experience leading ERP implementation, replacement, upgrade or migration projects.
• Strong governance, risk, budgeting, planning and change control understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Finance and Procurement systems replacement project.
• Define requirements, scope and priorities with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Support the procurement and supplier selection for the future system.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Oversee data migration, integrations, testing and implementation activities.
• Coordinate internal project resources within a matrix structure.
• Provide clear reporting and ensure delivery against time, cost, quality and benefits.

Skills

ERP project delivery

Stakeholder management

Budget governance

Risk management

Project planning

Data migration

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionTitle:

ERP Project Manager

Location: Hybrid, Manchester (2-3 days on-site)

Salary up to 50K

Type: 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Introduction

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a local authority at a key stage of its digital transformation journey, leading the replacement of its existing SAP Finance platform as it approaches end of life. The future solution is expected to focus on Finance and Procurement, with the scope and solution still being shaped. This gives the successful ERP Project Manager the opportunity to influence the requirements, support the procurement process and ultimately lead the implementation of the new platform.

Role Overview

As the ERP Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the project from requirements and planning through to implementation, working closely with senior stakeholders, Finance and Procurement teams, technical specialists and an external implementation partner. You'll be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered effectively across scope, budget, timelines, governance, risk and stakeholder engagement, whilst helping shape a solution that meets the organisation's future needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Finance and Procurement systems replacement project.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements, scope and project priorities.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Support the assessment and procurement of the future system and implementation partner.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners.
• Oversee requirements, integrations, data migration, testing and implementation activity.
• Lead and coordinate internal project resources, including through a matrix structure.
• Provide clear project reporting and ensure delivery against agreed time, cost, quality and benefits.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering corporate-scale Finance, Procurement or ERP projects
• At least 3 years' experience delivering ERP or Finance systems projects through to completion
• Experience of ERP implementation, replacement, upgrade or migration projects
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk, budgets, planning and change control
• Experience managing technical requirements, integrations and/or data migration
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and business teams
• Experience leading project teams and working collaboratively with technical and business SMEs
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of working within a complex public-sector/local government environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous local government or wider public-sector experience.
• Experience delivering SAP replacement or migration projects.
• Experience procuring Finance, Procurement or ERP systems.
• Experience selecting and managing external implementation partners.
• PRINCE2 and/or Agile Project Management certification.

If you're an experienced ERP Project Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a significant systems replacement programme from an early stage, we'd be keen to hear from you