IT ERP Programme Manager

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing business seeks an IT Programme Manager to oversee a transformative multi-year ERP and CRM project. This hands-on role will focus on stakeholder engagement to enhance business operations significantly. The ideal candidate will possess a rich background in manufacturing and demonstrate a track record of successful change management in IT.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record of end-to-end transformation.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector preferred.
• Demonstrable skills in managing hybrid IT services.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year ERP and CRM transformation programme.
• Transform business operations and strategies.
• Build effective IT teams and manage relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Influencing skills

Change management

Strategy development

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

MES systems

Job description

Working with a leading manufacturing business in Oxford in their search for an IT Programme Manager to join them on a permanent basis to lead a mulit-year ERP and CRM transformation programme.

This is a hands on, stakeholder focused change piece which will transform the way the business operates for years to come. They will want you on site in Oxford a couple of days a week and will pay up to GBP95,000 + 20% bonus.

You must have an extensive track record of end to end transformation and be able to demonstrate that and articulate the journey that you went on with previous businesses. Ideally you will have a manufacturing background.

Key Skills, Experience and Knowledge

- Excellent interpersonal skills and team leadership, including understanding how to create a strong, effective, and professional IT team.
- Understanding of ERP, MRP, MES systems, within manufacturing (advantageous)
- Understanding of modern technologies and processes covering the spectrum of IT activities required to operate a food processing / manufacturing business efficiently, including e-commerce and digital strategies for B2B and B2C channels.
- Experience of effective senior leadership and the management of a hybrid internal and outsourced IT services.
- Experience of running a multi-function, multi-year transformational change project enabled by IT systems and processes.
- Demonstrable track record of strategy development and deployment.
- Ability to build strong relationships based on integrity, trust, and respected judgement.
- Strong influencing skills at both board and senior management level.
- Flexible with the ability to prioritise effectively and to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement within an overall business context.
- Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
- Innovative and ability to challenge the status-quo.