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Job Title: Programme ManagerLocation: Hybrid (Client based in London, regular site attendance required)Contract: Inside IR35Hours/Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week. Overall project expected to be 3 months in duration.The Role of Programme ManagerWe are recruiting for our valued client, who are one of the UK's leading energy-from-waste (EfW) operators and are looking for a Programme Manager to join the Team for a period of 3 months, with some potential to be extended. The Programme Manager is required to assist with an end-to-end project to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O across the business as part of a finance function transformation.This is a hybrid role, and therefore applicants for this role must ensure they can travel to the client site regularly, which is based in London.Key Responsibilities The Programme Manager will oversee all phases of the programme lifecycle-from initiation and planning through to execution, go-live, and post-implementation support. They will also be responsible for:
- Provide strategic direction and governance for the D365 F&O implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Engage with senior leadership, business units, finance, operations, IT, and third-party vendors to define requirements, set expectations, and report progress
- Establish and maintain programme governance structures, including RAID logs, steering committees, change control boards, and status reporting
- Develop and manage detailed programme plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations
- Oversee third-party system integrators and Microsoft consultants, ensuring quality delivery and compliance with contractual obligations
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues impacting the programme
- Partner with business change teams to manage organisational change, training, and user adoption strategies
- Ensure that testing, data migration, and cutover activities are planned and executed effectively
- Oversee post implementation support and transition to business-as-usual (BAU) operations
About youThe successful applicant must have a proven track record of managing complex ERP implementations, specifically with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O. This role will suit somebody who has 5+ years of programme or senior project management experience, with strong understanding of finance and supply chain operations within an enterprise environment.You will also have the following skills:
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira)
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Microsoft certifications in Dynamics 365 F&O are preferable
We are looking for candidates who are available to start work within the next 4-6 weeks and must hold the required experience outlined above. We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days - to avoid missing out please apply today, and one of our Team will be in touch.
