ERP Implementation Project Leader; enviromentally organisation Job Leeds area,England UK,IT/Tech

ERP D365 Implementation Project Lead (environment friendly organisation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a project team to support the continued growth of an established family-owned business, based in Leeds. This solutions based business are a leading manufacturer and supplier of power distribution equipment and pioneers of technology within their industry. Their flagship product saves money, saves energy, cuts carbon and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of reducing energy wastage.

Salary

and benefits:

Outside IR35 contract
12 month term – possible extension
Daily rate £550 to £650 per day

What’s the job:

In the business-critical role as ERP Implementation Lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of the Dynamics 365 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. Leading on engagement and working with stakeholders from across the organisation; you will be key in influencing and driving the digital transformation programme, managing change and risk to deliver long term results.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the liaison between the ERP implementation partner, internal IT team, and end business users, both in the UK and India
Develop and manage the project schedule and timelines with key milestones
Facilitate project meetings and workshops to develop new processes into a fit for purpose solution for implementation
Understand strategic goals of the organisation and map to KPI metrics to provide ongoing governance
Perform gap analysis to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Coordinate ERP testing and training sessions for end users
Document business processes and requirements, track progress to targets
Manage communications and updates on project status to stakeholders
Arrange and prepare materials and notes for key project meetings
Identify risks and issues, work to develop solutions to address them
Track ERP-related issues and bugs throughout implementation
Develop reports on project progress, budgets, resource utilisation
Ensure all aspects of the ERP implementation are delivered to scope, on time and within budget

Skills, Knowledge &

Experience:

3+ years prior implementation experience and high proficiency in Dynamics 365 ERP system implementation in a manufacturing business
Understanding of project management methodology
Demonstrable project management experience in ERP enterprise project life cycle environment, including the management of planning, budget, risks, resources, scope, issues, changes and quality
In depth knowledge of D365 system with experience in helping to develop, design and configure solutions. Modules include Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales Enterprise, Project Operations, Field Service, Customer Insights, and HR with Power Apps and Power BI extensions as required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with ambiguity
Exceptional ability to influence at all levels
Strong project planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Attention to detail with problem solving aptitude
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite tools and project management software
Broad business process experience
Excellent analytical and strategic skills
Ability to create a training plan and mentor others in the company on project management