Program Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Forsyth Barnes
£600 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager will lead a significant D365 global rollout for a prominent retail client, focusing on deployments in the UK and US before expanding globally. This role involves overseeing the entire delivery lifecycle, ensuring effective planning, governance, and stakeholder management across multiple workstreams. The Programme Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to achieve successful outcomes. The position requires a proven track record in managing large-scale ERP transformations, particularly in the retail sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end management of a global ERP transformation programme (D365 focus).
- Oversee planning, governance, and execution across multiple regions.
- Manage cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between IT, business, and vendor partners.
- Drive programme delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Provide regular reporting and updates to executive stakeholders.
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as a Programme Manager delivering large-scale ERP or transformation programmes.
- Experience working in the retail sector or similar fast-paced environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
- Demonstrable experience managing multi-country or global rollouts.
- Solid understanding of governance, planning, and change management best practices.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Programme Manager – D365 Global Rollout (Retail) Location : Manchester (2 days per week on-site) Day Rate : £600 per day (Outside IR35) Contract : Initial 6 months (likely extension) Start : ASAP Contact : james.robinson@forsythbarnes.com
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major D365 (Dynamics 365) global rollout for a well-known retail client. This is a high-profile, multi-phase programme, starting with deployments across the UK and US, before extending globally. As Programme Manager, you’ll oversee the full delivery lifecycle — ensuring effective planning, governance, stakeholder management, and coordination across multiple workstreams. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to drive successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of a global ERP transformation programme (D365 focus).
- Oversee planning, governance, and execution across multiple regions.
- Manage cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between IT, business, and vendor partners.
- Drive programme delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Provide regular reporting and updates to executive stakeholders.
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
Essential Experience
- Proven track record as a Programme Manager delivering large-scale ERP or transformation programmes.
- Experience working in the retail sector or similar fast-paced environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
- Demonstrable experience managing multi-country or global rollouts.
- Solid understanding of governance, planning, and change management best practices.