Global trade IT project manager

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trade compliance solutions provider based in the United Kingdom seeks an IT Project Manager to oversee IT-driven projects related to trade compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in IT project management, specifically within global trade compliance or ERP initiatives. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, enhancing trade compliance functions within ERP systems, and collaborating across departments to align project requirements with regulatory needs. This role offers an opportunity to lead pivotal projects in the compliance sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, particularly in Global Trade Compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems including configuration or integration support.
• Ability to translate global trade regulations into scalable IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT-driven global trade compliance projects.
• Drive implementation and enhancement of trade compliance functionalities within ERP platforms.
• Serve as a liaison between IT and Global Trade Compliance teams.

Skills

IT project management

ERP systems experience

Trade compliance knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

OneSource Trade Compliance

Job description

Role Scope / Deliverables: Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT-driven global trade compliance projects, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of trade compliance functionalities within ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA, VP1, IFS or equivalent).
• Lead structured project governance processes, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate, document, and resolve complex risks and issues.
• Support and coordinate change management activities in line with release management.
• Ability to report issues at detailed level to the core team and high level to senior leadership.

Systems & Data Integration

• Partner with IT and business teams to implement integrations between ERP systems and OneSource trade compliance tool (e.g., denied party screening, Free Trade Agreements and Global Classification modules).
• Ability to review and support system integrations with aligned data flows related to classification (HTS, ECCN), country of origin, export licenses, and import/export transactions.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of compliance-critical master data across platforms.

Compliance Enablement & Automation

• Translate global trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, customs requirements) into scalable IT solutions and controls.
• Automate screening, document generation, and license management processes through configuration and workflow design.
• Support the development and documentation of system validation, audit trails, and reporting tools aligned with internal control standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between IT, Global Trade Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, and external vendors.
• Facilitate workshops and technical discussions to align project requirements with regulatory needs.
• Support testing and user training to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of compliance tools

Key Skills

• bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years supporting Global Trade Compliance or ERP-related initiatives.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), including configuration or integration support.
• Some level of experience in Import/export compliance, trade regulations, and how they are operationalized through technology.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within scope in a matrixed organization.
• Strong risk and issue management skills