NetSuite ERP Project Manager

NetSuite ERP Project Manager

Posted 3 days ago by SF Recruitment

£110,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Birmingham

Summary: The role of NetSuite ERP Project Manager involves leading the transition from a legacy SQL ERP system to NetSuite Cloud for a wholesale distribution business based in Birmingham. This hands-on position requires extensive experience in ERP implementations, specifically with NetSuite, and will oversee a comprehensive 18-month project across multiple European locations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth implementation and adoption of the new system. Occasional travel within Europe is expected as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the IT transformation project, ensuring successful migration from a legacy SQL-based ERP system to NetSuite Cloud.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Work closely with business units, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth implementation across multiple European locations.
  • Ensure system integrations with WMS, B2B, and B2C operations align with business needs.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
  • Monitor project performance and report progress to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Train and support end-users to ensure seamless adoption of NetSuite Cloud across all departments.
  • Facilitate data migration, system testing, and go-live activities to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Drive continuous improvement and best practices for ERP implementation and IT transformation.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale IT transformation projects, specifically ERP migrations.
  • Strong expertise in implementing NetSuite Cloud ERP.
  • Good understanding of WMS, B2B, and B2C processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects across multiple countries with diverse regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in data migration, system integration, and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
  • Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe as needed for project implementation.

Salary (Rate): £110,000/year

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Currently supporting a rapidly growing business based in Birmingham in their search for a ERP Project Manager who has implemented NetSuite before to help them with an 18 month programme. This will be a hands role which will transform the businesses capabilities. Fixed Term Contract £(phone number removed) base salary + benefits. You must be able to get on site as regularly as possible to get to know the business. This will not suit someone wanting a remote role.

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead the transition from a legacy SQL locally hosted ERP system to NetSuite Cloud. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the ERP across multiple countries in Europe for a wholesale distribution business. This role requires a deep understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Business-to-Business (B2B), and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) operations. Occasional travel within Europe will be required. Reporting into the group IT manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the IT transformation project, ensuring successful migration from a legacy SQL-based ERP system to NetSuite Cloud.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Work closely with business units, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth implementation across multiple European locations.
  • Ensure system integrations with WMS, B2B, and B2C operations align with business needs.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
  • Monitor project performance and report progress to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Train and support end-users to ensure seamless adoption of NetSuite Cloud across all departments.
  • Facilitate data migration, system testing, and go-live activities to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Drive continuous improvement and best practices for ERP implementation and IT transformation.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale IT transformation projects, specifically ERP migrations.
  • Strong expertise in implementing NetSuite Cloud ERP.
  • Good understanding of WMS, B2B, and B2C processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects across multiple countries with diverse regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in data migration, system integration, and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
  • Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe as needed for project implementation.