sap rise programme manager
Posted Today by 1773552148
£71 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
manchester, north west
Summary: The Programme Manager will lead a significant Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader, focusing on the migration from legacy systems to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale ERP migrations and collaboration across various teams. The successful candidate will ensure the program's governance and strategic alignment while managing risks and dependencies. The position is primarily remote with occasional presence in Manchester.
Key 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
Salary (Rate): £71.00 per hour
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
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.