IT Project Manager (Oracle ERP & Financial Systems)

Lorien; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Reading, requiring 50% onsite presence. The role involves managing Oracle ERP projects, including financial reporting and cost management. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, familiarity with Azure and Power BI, and experience in large-scale transformation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT project manager looking to impact significant projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT projects within Oracle ERP environments.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage detailed plans and budgets.
• Familiarity with data platforms (Azure) and business intelligence tools (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Manage project-level delivery for Oracle ERP and integrated cost management solutions.
• Support the implementation of the Integrated Cost Breakdown Structure.
• Coordinate delivery of Cost Book capabilities integrating data and enabling financial transparency.

Skills

Project Management

Oracle ERP

Cost Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Azure

Power BI

Job description

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

Negotiable

Job Ref

BBBH165093_1753203604

Date Added

July 22nd, 2025

Consultant

Lewis Baillie

Reading - 50% onsite

12 Month Contract

Lorien's Utilities client are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join on a 12 month initial contract, inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project-level delivery for Oracle ERP and integrated cost management solutions under the direction of the Programme Manager.
• Support the implementation of the Integrated Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), ensuring system alignment and business process integration.
• Coordinate the delivery of Cost Book capabilities, integrating data sources and enabling financial transparency and forecasting accuracy.
• Deliver technology components supporting automated Regulatory Reporting Packs (RRP) leveraging Azure and Power BI platforms.
• Work closely with business SMEs, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery.
• Maintain detailed project plans, status updates, and risk and issue logs, escalating to the Programme Manager as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering IT projects within Oracle ERP environments, preferably with cost management or financial reporting components.
• Good understanding of cost breakdown structures, financial reporting processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience working within large-scale transformation programmes, supporting both business and technology workstreams.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage detailed plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Familiarity with data platforms (Azure), business intelligence tools (Power BI), and Oracle Field Services is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with business SMEs, technology teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Experience in project governance, reporting, and use of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.