Programme Director

Gold Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an ERP Programme Director to lead a multi‑year ERP transformation. The role requires overseeing a programme team, delivering finance, HR and IT projects, and securing approvals for the Final Business Case.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships and drive business readiness across functions. The position is hybrid with location options across multiple UK cities and regular travel to London, plus weekly in-office presence 2–3 days in Croydon, Bristol, Leeds or

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large scale transformation programmes incorporating delivery of new technology, finance and HR functions and services.
• Experience in ERP - Oracle and SAP.
• Experience in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Programme, which includes a programme team, core programme activity, Finance Project, HR Project and IT Project
• Resource the programme with skilled and capability contributors, building a delivery-focused, resilient and high performing team
• Finalise and gain approval for the ERP Final Business Cases (FBC)
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Engage regularly and communicate widely.
• Develop, gain approval for and deliver the plan for the Beta Phase, including development, testing, operational readiness and business change.
• Monitor and maximise the delivery of benefits, as detailed in the Final Business Case

Skills

ERP Programme Management

Large-scale transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Please only apply if you meet the below requirments and are able to commute to the locations listed

Location: Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office in either Croydon, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester and at least once per week travel to London

As an ERP Programme Director, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and manage the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Programme, which includes a programme team, core programme activity, Finance Project, HR Project and IT Project
• Resource the programme with skilled and capability contributors, building a delivery-focused, resilient and high performing team
• Finalise and gain approval for the ERP Final Business Cases (FBC)
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Engage regularly and communicate widely.
• Develop, gain approval for and deliver the plan for the Beta Phase, including development, testing, operational readiness and business change.
• Monitor and maximise the delivery of benefits, as detailed in the Final Business Case

Essential:

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large scale transformation programmes incorporating delivery of new technology , finance and HR functions and services
• Experience in ERP - Oracle and SAP
• Experience in public sector

Desirable:

• Experience of implementing the Workday ERP system