ERP Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract
Location: Poole
Contract: 18 months, Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday)
Salary: Up to £80,000
We are looking for an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of our ERP implementation project. This is a key role where you will ensure that scope, timelines, and budgets are met while driving stakeholder engagement and compliance.
Reporting to the Business Transformation Director and working closely with ERP Project Leads, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the project, ensuring successful adoption across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
·Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation; oversee day-to-day project activities.
·Stakeholder & Team Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams and consultants; communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders; facilitate change management and user adoption strategies.
·Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project-related issues promptly.
·Budget & Resource Management: Track project costs, optimise resource utilisation, and manage vendor relationships.
·Quality Assurance: Ensure ERP system configuration meets business requirements; conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
·Proven ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, NetSuite, Acumatica).
·Strong project management methodology knowledge (Agile, PRINCE2).
·Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
·Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
·Leadership & Influence – Ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
·Communication Excellence – Clear, concise communication and ability to translate technical details into business language.
·Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Data-driven approach and strong decision-making skills.
·Adaptability & Resilience – Comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
·Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in planning, documentation, and execution.
·Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds strong relationships across departments and vendors.
·Customer-Centric Mindset – Focused on delivering value and improving user experience.
·Integrity & Accountability – Takes ownership of outcomes and maintains ethical standards.
Salary & Benefits:
·Up to £80,000 per annum
·18-month fixed-term contract
·Opportunity to work on a high-impact ERP project with a collaborative team