Programme Manager

Deltra group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager to oversee a critical upgrade programme from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central. This hybrid role involves leading the delivery of the project, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration within a Private Equity firm. Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, finance processes, and project governance is essential. This position offers competitive day rates in Central London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 programmes; Business Central preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and modules.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrator relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the NAV to Business Central upgrade programme.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless migration and integration.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 programmes

Financial processes and modules

Third-party vendor management

Governance setup

Fund operations

Investment management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid (2 - 3 days/week onsite in Central London)

Day Rate: £600–£700/day Outside IR35

Duration: 12 months

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager to lead a critical upgrade programme from Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) to Business Central. This role sits at the heart of a strategic transformation initiative within a Private Equity firm. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of the upgrade programme, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the NAV to Business Central upgrade programme.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless migration and integration.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks across multiple workstreams.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Business Central implementation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Operations.
• Define and maintain project governance, including RAID logs, project plans, and reporting.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and change management across impacted teams.
• Ensure integration with related systems, including investment platforms and reporting tools.
• Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate to different workstreams.

Required Experience

• Proven track record delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 programmes, ideally Business Central.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and modules
• Experience managing third-party vendors and SI relationships.
• Hands-on project and programme management experience, including governance setup.
• Strong background in financial services, ideally within investment management or buy-side environments.
• Solid understanding of fund accounting, fund operations, and portfolio management systems.
• Experience working in private equity, financial services, or complex stakeholder environments.

If this matches your skillset, then send your CV for our careful consideration!