Program Manager – D365 Finance, SCM & Commodity Trading

Sonata Software; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software, a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale D365 Finance, SCM, and Commodity Trading implementation for a Glasgow-based business. You will manage end-to-end delivery across onsite and offshore teams, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality.

The role requires strong ERP program leadership, stakeholder management at C-level, and the ability to drive adoption of AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: strong program management and ERP transformation leadership.
• Experience leading multi-location Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM implementations.
• Industry experience in Agriculture, Agri-business, Commodity Trading, Distribution or supply chain.
• Proven ability to engage C-level stakeholders and drive program governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end D365 Finance, SCM and Commodity Trading implementation from initiation to go-live and hypercare.
• Establish program governance, reporting, risk management, and executive communications.
• Oversee multiple workstreams across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing, Trading, Data Migration, Integrations, Testing, and Change Management.
• Partner with CIO, CFO, COO and business leaders to drive decision-making and program success.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, budgets, and milestones.

Skills

Program management

ERP transformation

Microsoft Dynamics 365

D365 Finance

D365 SCM

Stakeholder management

C-level engagement

Onsite-offshore delivery

AI-enabled practices

Travel readiness

Job description

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique PlatformationTM framework. Our 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Title: Program Manager – D365 Finance, SCM & Commodity Trading

Type: Permanent Role

Mode: Hybrid (3 days per work in Office)

Location: Glasgow, UK

Experienced Dynamics 365 Program Manager to lead a large-scale ERP transformation for a leading agriculture and commodity trading business based in Glasgow. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a D365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Commodity Trading implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall D365 Finance, SCM, and Commodity Trading implementation program from initiation through go-live and hypercare.
• Establish robust program governance, including steering committees, status reporting, risk management, and executive communications.
• Manage multiple workstreams covering Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing, Trading, Data Migration, Integrations, Testing, and Change Management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders including the CIO, CFO, COO, and business leaders to drive decision-making and program success.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, dependencies, resources, budgets, and key milestones.
• Ensure alignment of the D365 solution with agricultural supply chain and commodity trading business processes.
• Lead implementation partners, consultants, and cross-functional business teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Drive business readiness, user adoption, training, cutover, and deployment activities.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, scope changes, and third-party dependencies.
• Oversee rollout planning and execution across business locations.
• Ensure successful integration of Finance, Supply Chain, Commodity Trading, and reporting processes within the D365 platform.
• Provide regular executive updates and maintain stakeholder confidence throughout the transformation journey.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and copilots (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power Platform AI capabilities, automation tools, and analytics solutions) to enhance program delivery efficiency, decision-making, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
• Champion an AI-first mindset across the program by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, optimize business processes, and drive innovation through AI-enabled practices.
• Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM implementations using onsite-offshore delivery model.
• Strong program management and ERP transformation leadership experience in complex, multi-location environments.
• Experience within Agriculture, Agri-business, Commodity Trading, Distribution, or Supply Chain-intensive industries.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level executives.
• Willingness to work onsite in Glasgow (3-4 days per week) with travel across the UK as required.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and digital assistants to improve personal productivity, project execution, and program governance.
• Ability to mentor and influence delivery teams to adopt AI-enabled practices and continuously improve delivery effectiveness.