SAP RISE Programme Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Randstad Technologies Recruitment
£71 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The role of Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation) involves leading a significant ERP migration for a global e-commerce company, focusing on transitioning from legacy systems to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. The successful candidate will oversee the entire project lifecycle, establish governance, manage risks, and ensure strategic alignment among stakeholders. This position requires extensive experience in project management, particularly in financial systems, and the ability to collaborate across various teams. The role is primarily remote with occasional presence in Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive ERP Transformation through the full lifecycle from 'Prepare' to 'Deploy' with a target go-live in 2027.
- Establish and run program governance in line with established Governance Standards.
- Manage the RAID log and complex risks associated with legacy infrastructure.
- Facilitate design decisions by aligning Senior Stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Engineering, Data, and Finance teams for seamless integration.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience.
- At least 5 years leading ERP or large-scale financial system overhauls.
- Expertise in managing external implementation partners and software vendors.
- Deep understanding of Finance processes (Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Tax, Treasury).
- Experience in a global, matrixed environment.
- Ability to balance strategy with operational tasks like Jira/Confluence management.
Salary (Rate): £71/hour
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote
Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader.
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem.
Core Responsibilities
- Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live.
- Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards.
- Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log, managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture.
- Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design decisions by aligning Senior Stakeholders, including SteerCo and Architecture Review Boards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Engineering, Data, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
Your Profile
- 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience, with at least 5 years leading end-to-end ERP or large-scale financial system overhauls.
- Proven expertise in managing external implementation partners (e.g., Big 4) and software vendors.
- Deep understanding of Finance processes (Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Tax, Treasury).
- Strong experience operating in a global, matrixed environment.
- Comfortable balancing high-level strategy with operational tasks like Jira/Confluence management.
Contract Details
- Location: Manchester (Ocassionaly).
- Duration: 6 months (initial contract).
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.