IT Portfolio Lead (ERP)

Fruition Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Long‑term career progression

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking an IT Portfolio Lead (ERP) for a hybrid role in the UK. The position involves leading a complex ERP delivery portfolio within a high-performing technology environment. Responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary teams, aligning projects with business objectives, and driving transformation across various operational functions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in ERP programme leadership, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex ERP portfolios.
• Strong background delivering ERP transformation projects.
• Experience managing large cross‑functional delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of ERP programmes and projects.
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery across business change.
• Drive prioritisation, roadmap planning, and resource allocation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Relevant project or agile certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Scrum, SAFe)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

IT Portfolio Lead (ERP)

Location: Hybrid UK-based role

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead a large-scale ERP delivery portfolio within a complex enterprise environment undergoing significant digital and operational transformation. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping delivery strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving business‑critical ERP programmes across finance, HR, procurement, and operational functions.

Working within a high‑performing technology environment, you'll influence senior stakeholders, champion agile delivery practices, and help modernise enterprise systems that support major UK operations and infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of ERP programmes and projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery across business change, technical implementation, governance, financial management, testing, and deployment
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary delivery team including Project Managers, Delivery Leads, Developers, SMEs, and third‑party suppliers
• Drive prioritisation, roadmap planning, resource allocation, and dependency management across the portfolio
• Build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders and technology leadership teams
• Support agile transformation initiatives and promote continuous improvement across delivery practices
• Ensure projects align with strategic business objectives and deliver measurable value
• Provide portfolio reporting, risk management, and governance oversight through collaboration with PMO and wider IT leadership

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex ERP portfolios, programmes, or large‑scale enterprise technology delivery functions
• Strong background delivering ERP transformation projects across areas such as H2R, O2C, P2P, and R2R
• Experience managing large cross‑functional delivery teams within enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and traditional project delivery methodologies
• Strong governance, budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio management capability
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Workfront, or Power BI is advantageous
• Relevant project, programme, or agile certifications such as PRINCE2, Scrum, or SAFe preferred

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead enterprise‑wide ERP transformation programmes
• High‑visibility role with significant stakeholder engagement and strategic influence
• Collaborative and modern technology environment
• Long‑term career progression within a large‑scale organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working model

Equal Opportunities Statement: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or age.