ERP Modernisation Programme Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and implementation of our global SAP S/4HANA solution.

• Oversee deployments in various markets.

• Responsible for comprehensive program planning, governance, and execution across technology workstreams.

• Ensure alignment with concurrent business transformation initiatives and executive objectives.

• Manage the integrated program plan for SAP S/4HANA global template design and phased country deployments.

• Establish and oversee program governance, cadence, risk management, and dependency tracking.

• Drive disciplined execution across multiple workstreams, vendors, and geographical locations.

• Ensure close integration between the SAP program and concurrent business transformation initiatives.

• Manage cross-program dependencies and sequencing to reduce delivery risks.

• Provide succinct, executive-level updates on progress, risks, financials, and decision points.

• Act as the liaison between internal teams, business integrator(s), and systems integrator(s).

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of pertinent experience managing large-scale ERP or enterprise technology programs.

• Demonstrated leadership in SAP S/4HANA implementations, including global template design and multi-country planning and rollout.

• Strong background in technology-driven transformation programs.

• Proven experience collaborating with systems integrators and business integrators.

• Project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Experience operating within global, matrixed organizations.

• Familiarity with SAP Activate and large systems integrator delivery models.

• Strong financial acumen related to program budgeting and forecasting.

• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity on a large scale.

• Strong integration mindset that bridges technology and business transformation.

• Willingness and capacity to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension/retirement plans.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme).

• Medical plans.

• Health screening services.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Holiday and paid time off.

• Employee assistance program.

• Discounted gym/health club memberships.

• Transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing).

• Onsite catering/lunch vouchers.

• Retail discounts.