Unit4/ERP Programme Manager
Contract role: £600 per day- Inside IR35
Hybrid working
Must hold a driving license
*Must have been resident in the UK for over 5 years, due to security requirements*
The principal responsibility of the Programme Manager is to lead, be responsible for and deliver an ERP (Unit 4) Implementation programme and manage the technical and business change transformation across the business
The Programme Manager will be directly responsible for the day-to-day strategic leadership of the constituent projects by managing the Project Managers and associated Programme/Project Teams.
To ensure the defined programme is delivered successfully to ensure both Forces achieve the identified business benefits within appropriate time, cost and quality parameters.
In particular to:
Define, agree and set the strategic direction for the Programme on behalf of the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and initiate appropriate projects to deliver the programme.
Prepare the Programme Brief, Programme Preparation Plan and business case documentation
Establish the programme delivery framework to ensure robust programme management disciplines such as benefit, budget, risk and issue reporting are in place.
Manage the overall delivery of programme on behalf of Programme Board and monitor project activity to ensure ongoing alignment with programme needs and time/cost/quality parameters.
Manage and report all aspects of programme resourcing and finances, including negotiating with key stakeholders to secure resources for programme/project delivery.
Establish, develop and then manage/direct the work of the Project Managers that are delivering specific projects as part of the programme
Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communication for the Programme and specific projects
Manage and report interdependencies, issues and risks across programme and escalate any issues impacting time, quality or cost to SRO/Programme Board for resolution.
Ensure all programme activity and projects align with agreed strategies (eg ICT Strategy) and operate within agreed policies/procedures or relevant legislation.
Essential experience: You must have experience of managing a large Unit 4/ERP Implementation programme
Ideally within the Public Sector