ERP Lead

ERP Lead

South Yorkshire

£100k + Bonus

Candidates must be SC eligible.

An established organisation is embarking on a major ERP transformation programme and is seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Lead to take ownership of the successful delivery of a new enterprise-wide ERP platform.

This is a high-profile role that will lead the ERP programme from design through implementation, acting as the key link between the business, technology teams and implementation partners. You will drive decision-making, champion best-practice processes and ensure the solution delivers meaningful business outcomes.

The Role

Operating at both strategic and programme-delivery level, you will:

Lead the implementation of a new ERP platform across the organisation
Act as the primary ERP programme lead, coordinating business, technology and third-party delivery teams
Drive fit-to-standard adoption and challenge unnecessary customisation
Work closely with business stakeholders to define future-state processes and operating models
Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, resolve design decisions and build stakeholder consensus
Manage ERP scope, priorities, risks and dependencies throughout the programme lifecycle
Oversee system design, configuration, testing, data migration and deployment activities
Ensure integration with key business systems including CRM, HR, finance and operational platforms
Coordinate implementation partners and hold suppliers accountable for successful delivery
Lead change management and user adoption activities to maximise business value
Support training, communication and business readiness planning ahead of go-live
Provide regular programme updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders

This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on programme leadership to ensure the ERP implementation is delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proven ERP delivery professional with experience leading large-scale ERP implementations within complex organisations.

You should have:

A track record of successfully leading ERP implementations from selection or design through to go-live
Strong experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, Unit4 or similar
Excellent understanding of business process transformation across finance, operations, procurement, supply chain or asset management functions
Experience managing implementation partners and third-party vendors
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation
Experience facilitating workshops, gathering requirements and driving business decisions
Knowledge of data migration, testing, cutover planning and change management
Experience managing programme risks, budgets and delivery timelines
Strong business analysis and process improvement expertise

We're particularly interested in individuals who have led ERP programmes through significant organisational change and can bring the credibility, leadership and commercial acumen needed to ensure a successful implementation.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model in South Yorkshire
Opportunity to lead a business-critical ERP transformation programme
Significant influence over system design, business processes and future operating models
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

If you're an experienced ERP leader looking for the opportunity to shape and deliver a major ERP implementation that will transform how an organisation operates, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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