Programme Director - ERP at Columbus United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PMP, PRINCE2, PMI, SAFE, Agile, Microsoft Project Methodologies, C-Level Stakeholder Management, Presentation Skills, ERP Roll-outs, Dynamics ERP, Driver's Licence, Collaboration, Personal Development, Trusted Advisor

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Job Title: Programme Director - ERP Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package) Bonus: Yes Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service), Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw) Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi) THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight. Just as importantly, we’re a workplace where careers are nurtured and development is supported through clear, structured career paths. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll find the freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path. Let’s thrive, grow, and shape the future together. D365 Project Delivery team, By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor. You will lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of Programme Managers and the Project Management Team Lead, providing operational line management and fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture. Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts. We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future. The role of D365 Project Director Manage cross-programme risks, issues, and dependencies, acting as the senior escalation point and ensuring proactive mitigation across the portfolio Monitor programme progress, portfolio financials, and strategic resource allocation, including accountability for contract performance, BL EBITDA, MU and portfolio profitability, and EAC/ETC governance. Build and maintain trusted, strategic relationships with C-level stakeholders, representing the organisation in executive steering committees and key customer forums. Ensure delivery of business outcomes and realisation of customer ROI, driving value, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across all programmes. Collaborate with the sales organisation to shape and validate sales cases, while identifying opportunities for growth, upselling, and innovation within existing accounts. Travel and Hybrid Working We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work-life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK. We continue to offer our customers onsite consultancy time if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, dependent on the project requirements. Onsite time is planned ahead of time, within 2-week blocks, so you know well in advance where you will be working. We encourage those in customer-facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and also team meetings and client meetings; however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer, whichever suits you. About You (The Essentials) In depth knowledge of PMP, PRINCE2, PMI, SAFE/Agile and relevant Microsoft project methodologies gained through leading a large project and programme Teams. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with C-Level Stakeholders and become their Trusted Advisor Experience of presenting complex information to large groups of people at all levels of seniority – to colleagues and customers Able to run complex customer and internal meetings authoritative Ability to speak knowledgeably about the full MS stack and how the products integrate with each other. Multiple ERP roll-outs (£1mil+) - ideally Dynamics ERP Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field. What we can offer You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance. At Columbus you will get;- 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service) Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More Enhanced Maternity Pay Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations) Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm) Casual Dress Code in our Offices Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance x4 Salary Cycle-to-Work Scheme £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible) Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details) Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply) Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s) Vitality Medical Insurance Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines), Mental health first aiders Virtual suggestion boxes Next Steps If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop a copy of your CV over today via our website and “Apply for this job” or CV not up-to-date? then apply using your LinkedIn profile in seconds. *You will be sent Psychometrics Tests from Alva Labs - which require completion* You may also be prompted to "Connect with us", but please don’t worry if you don’t have the time; it does not impact your application. In the meantime, check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS Suitable for candidates working with/as: Project Director, Programme Director, Head of Projects, Head of Programmes Gold Partner and Inner Circle As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus has twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft. As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus has been recognised as part of an elite category of partners. This honour is only awarded to the very best in the industry for thought leadership, innovation and dedication, with Inner Circle partners representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem. With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding. What unites us is our belief in creating meaningful impact — for our people, our customers, and the journey ahead.

Responsibilities

The Programme Director will manage cross-programme risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring proactive mitigation across the portfolio. They will also build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders and ensure the delivery of business outcomes and customer ROI.