Job Description:

ERP Programme Director

CCL Global is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a major public-sector transformation programme, modernising Finance, HR and technology services through the delivery of a new Enterprise Resource Planning platform.

This is a senior leadership assignment requiring a proven Programme Director capable of managing a complex, high-profile ERP transformation and engaging with executive-level stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid – London, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester
Contract: Inside IR35 Until 31 March 2027
Security Clearance: SC required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end ERP transformation programme, encompassing Finance, HR, IT and core programme activities.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary programme team.
• Finalise and secure approval for the Final Business Case (FBC).
• Lead planning and delivery of the Beta phase, including development, testing, business change and operational readiness.
• Manage programme governance, budgets, benefits, critical path and RAIDD.
• Coordinate integration between the ERP platform and existing/future business systems.
• Provide programme assurance and reporting to senior executive and governance boards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Government Functional Standards, GDS Service Standards and TCOP.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and organisational adoption of the new platform and working practices.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ERP Programme Director experience.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes involving technology, Finance and HR.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP ERP environments.
• Strong public-sector / government delivery experience.
• Expert-level stakeholder engagement and programme governance.
• Experience of business change, implementation and digital/data delivery.
• Familiarity with Government Project Delivery Standards, HMT Green Book and GDS requirements.
• SC clearance required.

Desirable

• Workday ERP implementation experience.
• Modernisation of Finance and HR functions.
• Government Project Delivery assurance gates.
• Successful GDS service assessments.