Full job descriptionProject Manager - ERP Implementation

Central London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days per week in the office)
6-Month Temporary Contract
Salary: Equivalent to £69,175 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a respected international organisation on a 6-month temporary basis, leading a major digital transformation programme focused on the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across Finance, HR and ICT functions.

This role will be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of a complex ERP implementation, helping to modernise business processes, improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance and enhance organisational performance.

The Role
As ERP Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of the implementation programme, working closely with senior stakeholders, business leads and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:
*Leading the ERP project through planning, configuration, integration, testing, deployment and go-live.
*Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.
*Driving business process review and optimisation across Finance and HR functions.
*Overseeing data migration, cleansing, validation and system integration activities.
*Coordinating user acceptance testing, issue resolution and deployment activities.
*Managing relationships with ERP vendors, implementation partners and system integrators.
*Facilitating stakeholder engagement workshops and driving organisational buy-in.
*Leading change management, training and user adoption activities.
*Ensuring compliance with governance, audit, data protection and security requirements.
About You

You will bring:
*A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, HR or a related discipline.
*PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent Project Management certification.
*Significant experience delivering large-scale ERP implementation projects.
*Strong understanding of Finance, HR and ICT business processes.
*Experience working with SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
*Proven experience managing external suppliers and implementation partners.
*Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
*Excellent planning, risk management and problem-solving abilities.
*Experience operating within complex, matrix-managed environments.
*Desirable Experience
*Public sector, not-for-profit, membership body or international organisation experience.
*Experience leading organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
What’s on Offer?
*6-month temporary assignment with immediate impact.
*Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the St James’ office.
*Opportunity to lead a major ERP and business transformation programme.
*Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, HR and Technology functions.
*Salary equivalent to £69,175 per annum (pro rata).
*Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment in a prestigious central London location.
If you have a proven track record of delivering successful ERP implementations and are available for a 6-month contract, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.