IT Programme Manager - ERP

at  Mott MacDonald

IT Programme Manager - ERP
Country: United Kingdom
Position Location: Newcastle, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Corporate services
Discipline: Information technology
Job Ref: 2806
Recruiter Contact: Laura Kennedy

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We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

The role of the ERP Program Manager is to oversee the development and implementation of SAP Solutions program. This involves supporting the development of the SAP strategy and managing the initiatives required, prioritising deliverables, and assessing acceptable risk levels in close collaboration with management, IT leaders and business teams.
The SAP Program Manager is responsible for the delivery of the program including managing multiple projects and project teams across the group and with external consultants. The Program Manager is responsible for managing the delivery plan, aligning it with the overarching business goals and risk profile and reporting delivery progress to leadership teams. They will be responsible for tracking, and adjusting plans to ensure smooth delivery, managing and escalating project and programme risks, managing resources (including third-party contractors or consultants), project documentation, and project plans to successfully deliver IT projects and programmes. This includes ensuring program goals are met on time and within budget while fostering innovation in integrating SAP technologies with business operations.
Fostering a collaborative culture, enhancing employee well-being, and embracing diversity as an equal opportunity employer are key elements of their role.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Defining the Program: Develop and establish the SAP program goals including prioritisation, resources, and budgets to support business needs and ERP Strategies.
• Program Management: Manage the full lifecycle of SAP projects, and provide direction and support to project managers, consultants, and other technical teams. ensuring projects remain on track, within scope and budget and they are delivered to the desired quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure SAP solutions align with business processes and organisational goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may impact program objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure that all initiatives align with legal, regulatory, and global standards.
• Quality Management: Oversee the integration of SAP modules to optimise business process and information flows. Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption during SAP deployments.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of the latest developments in SAP technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic advantage.
• Operations: Facilitate ongoing support and maintenance of SAP systems though managing major upgrades and implementing fixes.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships negotiating contracts and managing service level agreements.
• Governance: Governance: Ensure IT PMO and project delivery governance standards are implemented, ensuring that project documents are current, to a high quality, and change control is followed.