Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Pertemps London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps London seeks an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead a major digital transformation implementing a new ERP system across Finance, HR and ICT. Central London with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office, for a 6-month temporary contract.

Responsibilities include planning, configuration, data migration, testing, vendor coordination and change management to ensure on-time go-live and governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, HR or related discipline.
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent certification.
• Significant experience delivering large-scale ERP implementations.
• Strong understanding of Finance, HR and ICT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP project through planning, configuration, integration, testing, deployment and go-live.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Project Management/Information Systems/Business Administration/Finance/HR

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Central London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days per week in the office)

6-Month Temporary Contract

Salary: Equivalent to £69,175 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a respected international organisation on a 6-month temporary basis, leading a major digital transformation programme focused on the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across Finance, HR and ICT functions.

This role will be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of a complex ERP implementation, helping to modernise business processes, improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance and enhance organisational performance.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the ERP project through planning, configuration, integration, testing, deployment and go-live.
• Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Driving business process review and optimisation across Finance and HR functions.
• Overseeing data migration, cleansing, validation and system integration activities.
• Coordinating user acceptance testing, issue resolution and deployment activities.
• Managing relationships with ERP vendors, implementation partners and system integrators.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement workshops and driving organisational buy-in.
• Leading change management, training and user adoption activities.
• Ensuring compliance with governance, audit, data protection and security requirements.

About You

You will bring:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, HR or a related discipline.
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Significant experience delivering large-scale ERP implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of Finance, HR and ICT business processes.
• Experience working with SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
• Proven experience managing external suppliers and implementation partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent planning, risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience operating within complex, matrix-managed environments.

Desirable Experience

• Public sector, not-for-profit, membership body or international organisation experience.
• Experience leading organisational change and business transformation initiatives.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month temporary assignment with immediate impact.
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the St James' office.
• Opportunity to lead a major ERP and business transformation programme.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, HR and Technology functions.
• Salary equivalent to £69,175 per annum (pro rata).
• Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment in a prestigious central London location.

If you have a proven track record of delivering successful ERP implementations and are available for a 6-month contract, we'd love to hear from you.