Senior Project Manager

Erin Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and distribution firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an ERP upgrade to the Cloud. This high-profile role includes the opportunity to step into the Head of PMO role, shaping governance and managing a team of Project Managers. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in ERP projects and strong leadership skills, with the position based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Benefits

High-profile role reporting directly to the MD

Opportunity to shape and lead the PMO function

Blend of hands-on delivery and strategic leadership

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale ERP projects.
• Strong business focus with commercial awareness and understanding of operational processes.
• Experience implementing PPM software (ideally PM3).
• In-depth knowledge of PMO operations and hands-on experience establishing or maturing a PMO.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Desirable: experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), wholesale, or distribution sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major ERP upgrade to the Cloud.
• Work closely with the Change Manager to deliver high-impact transformation.
• Step into the Head of PMO role to build a new Project Management Office.

Skills

Delivery of large-scale ERP projects

Commercial awareness

Implementing PPM software

Establishing or maturing a PMO

Leadership and communication skills

Tools

PM3

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Senior Project Manager – ERP / PMO Transition

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Midlands (3 days per week in office)

Salary: 70-90k+ benefits

An industry-leading logistics and distribution business is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major ERP upgrade to the Cloud. You’ll work closely with the Change Manager to deliver this high-impact transformation, ensuring business processes and functionality are optimised.

Once the ERP project is complete, you’ll step into the Head of PMO role building a new Project Management Office, introducing governance and portfolio management processes, and leading a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record delivering large-scale ERP projects
• Strong business focus with commercial awareness and understanding of operational processes.
• Experience implementing PPM software (ideally PM3).
• In-depth knowledge of PMO operations and hands-on experience establishing or maturing a PMO.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Desirable: experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), wholesale, or distribution sectors.
• Availability to start ASAP

What’s on Offer

• High-profile role reporting directly to the MD.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the PMO function from the ground up.
• Blend of hands-on delivery, strategic leadership, and business acumen.

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