ERP Programme Director

🚨 Interim ERP Programme Director – Major UK Manufacturing Group

12–36 Month Contract | Flexible Day Rate or FTC | Hybrid UK Travel

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a full-scale ERP transformation for a well-established UK-headquartered manufacturing group undergoing significant organisational change.

The Context

Following a strategic shift under new leadership, this organisation is transitioning from a decentralised model to an integrated group structure. With 20 plus operating businesses, the company is seeking to implement a group-wide ERP platform to support operational alignment, growth, and international expansion.

The Role

We are searching for a highly experienced ERP Programme Director who has:

• Led 5+ end-to-end ERP implementations
• Operated successfully in manufacturing environments, with a solid grasp of shop-floor operations
• Demonstrated strong leadership and stakeholder alignment at all organisational levels
• Balanced consensus-building with decisive execution
• Proven ability to drive cultural change and ERP maturity in low-exposure settings
• Has managed multi-site ERP programmes

What You'll Be Driving:

• ERP deployment across 20 plus businesses, primarily in the UK
• Significant change management in an environment of low ERP maturity
• Integration of 10 plus functional areas with legacy and future applications

Logistics & Location:

• Flexible contract type: Day rate or Fixed Term Contract
• Duration: 12–36 months depending on candidate preference
• Base: Hybrid with frequent UK travel (key sites in Midlands and Yorkshire)
• Start Date: October/November 2025