Project Director

Forsyth Barnes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Director to oversee the implementation of a Sage ERP system within a manufacturing environment. This high-impact role requires extensive experience in managing complex ERP projects, focusing on warehouse and order management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder management and proven leadership skills, ensuring successful delivery of technology change and transformation programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager leading ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems and order management processes.
• Experience managing complex data migrations and multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a Sage ERP implementation.
• Define and manage the programme roadmap and project governance framework.
• Oversee integration of warehouse management and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Integration

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

PMP Certification

MSP Certification

Agile PM Certification

Job description

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Job Title: Project Director – Sage ERP Implementation Ref: 185110

Location: Hybrid– London

Start Date: Immediately

Rate: Competitive

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the end-to-end implementation of a Sage ERP system within a manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a proven track record of successfully delivering complex ERP programmes—particularly focused on warehouse management, order management, and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a Sage ERP implementation, from planning through to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Act as the senior point of contact and decision-maker, managing stakeholder relationships across IT, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
• Define and manage the programme roadmap, resource plan, and project governance framework to ensure successful delivery within time, scope, and budget.
• Oversee integration of warehouse management (WMS), order management (OMS), and manufacturing processes into the Sage ERP ecosystem.
• Drive business process alignment, change management, and user adoption across operational teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams (internal & external), including Sage implementation partners, developers, business analysts, and SMEs.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and manage dependencies across project workstreams.
• Report programme status and KPIs to C-suite stakeholders and steering committee.
• Ensure quality assurance, compliance, and testing protocols are rigorously applied.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager leading ERP implementations (Sage X3, Sage 200, or similar) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and order management processes, with ability to integrate these into ERP workflows.
• Experience managing complex data migrations, system integrations, and multi-stakeholder programme environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills—able to influence at all levels, including board-level.
• Experience working on contract assignments (ideally Outside IR35) with responsibility for governance, compliance, and delivery assurance.
• Familiarity with supply chain, production planning, inventory control, and fulfilment processes is highly desirable.
• Track record of delivering technology change and transformation programmes on time and within budget.
• Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or Agile PM.
• Prior experience delivering business change in regulated or complex environments.
• Background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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