Senior Project Manager (Erp)

University of Leicester; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leicester is undertaking a major ERP transformation programme to modernise Finance, HR and Payroll services. We seek an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of ERP workstreams and shape institution-wide changes across the university.

The role requires delivering large-scale ERP or business transformation programmes in complex organisations, with collaboration across senior stakeholders, partners and technical teams. X2 positions available.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading projects within complex IT/digital transformation environments.
• Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent.
• Proven track record implementing SAP or comparable enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP transformation workstreams and deliver programme outcomes.
• Manage senior stakeholders, implementation partners and technical teams.
• Ensure delivery of project milestones within scope, time and budget.

Skills

Stakeholder management

ERP transformation

Project leadership

Risk management

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

About the role

The University of Leicester is embarking on a major strategic transformation programme to modernise our Finance, HR and Payroll services through the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and the redesign of end-to-end business processes.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in delivering a high-profile, institution-wide transformation programme that will shape the future of how the University operates.

You will lead the delivery of critical ERP transformation workstreams, working alongside senior stakeholders, implementation partners, functional experts and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of programme outcomes.

If you have successfully delivered large-scale ERP, Finance, HR, Payroll or business transformation programmes within complex organisations, we would love to hear from you.

X2 positions available

About you

We are looking for a motivated and highly organised project professional with significant experience of leading projects within complex IT or digital transformation environments. You will possess a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience, and have a proven track record of implementing SAP or comparable enterprise systems

You will be a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of building productive relationships with senior leaders, technical specialists, external suppliers and implementation partners. You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, risks and dependencies while maintaining a clear focus on successful delivery.

The successful candidate will be resilient, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transformation environment. Experience of SAP S/4HANA, large-scale system implementations, higher education or public sector organisations would be advantageous