Programme Manager

Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Hybrid (Client based in London, regular site attendance required)
Contract: Inside IR35
Hours/Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week. Overall project expected to be 3 months in duration.

The Role of Programme Manager
We 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 you
The 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