Oracle Fusion ERP Programme Director

Location: South East London

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an Oracle Fusion ERP Programme Director (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week onsite - London plus additional travel to Bristol and/or Reading). The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term. To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to direct one of the most significant digital and transformation programmes within UK Defence: the replacement of legacy military and civilian HR systems with a single, modern, integrated ERP solution. The system is the platform to deliver a 'skills first' Defence organisation and the programme will deliver a step-change in Defence's ability to manage people, processes and performance.

You will be accountable for end-to-end delivery of the programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, managing risk, overseeing business change, benefits realisation, and data migration. You will lead the central Programme Management Office (PMO) to ensure rigorous governance, planning, and performance reporting. You will be responsible for end to end product ownership and technical delivery-to ensure cohesive leadership and success across all programme dimensions.

You will work collaboratively with an extensive range of stakeholders across the organisation and Commands, forging a 'one team' approach and building strong relationships. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As an Oracle Fusion ERP Programme Director, your main responsibilities will be to:
* Own the successful delivery of the ERP replacement programme, ensuring it meets time, cost and quality objectives. Maintain a clear vision, roadmap, and delivery strategy aligned with Defence, CSM and DPT priorities.
* Lead the business transformation agenda, ensuring robust engagement with military and civilian stakeholders. Embed new ways of working and realise planned benefits in workforce efficiency, HR service improvement, and data insights.
* Oversee strategy and execution for data quality, cleansing, migration and readiness across multiple legacy systems, ensuring a smooth and accurate transition to the new ERP platform.
* Act as the primary interface for the programme with senior Defence leaders, Enabling Organisations and delivery partners. Build confidence in delivery through clear, credible and transparent reporting, working across an extensive range of stakeholders.
* Own and lead programme governance, including Steering Groups, formal assurance gates, and audit actions. Manage dependencies with other major programmes across Defence, including Defence Reform.
* Lead a high-performing Programme Management Office, ensuring excellence in planning, reporting, risk management, financial oversight, and benefits tracking. Essential:
* Proven track record of…