Oracle Fusion Programme Director (L5) - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Oracle Fusion Programme Director (L5) - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Oracle Fusion Programme Director (L5) - Minimum 12 months FTC

Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. The company employs around 35,000 people, delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with I Squared Capital – a global infrastructure investment fund manager - who acquired Arriva in 2024.

The Programme Director is accountable for the successful delivery of a large, complex, and high-impact transformation programme. This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight across Oracle Fusion workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder engagement, and realisation of defined benefits.

Direct responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of a strategic programme.

- Act as an advisor to the Transformation Director, providing insight and recommendations on programme progress, risks, and alignment.

Programme Governance & Controls:

- Maintain programme governance frameworks and reporting structures.

- Ensure programme is compliant with organisational policies and financial controls.

- Chair key steering forums.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

- Manage senior stakeholders to ensure continued alignment and support.

- Serve as the face of the programme, driving clear communication and stakeholder engagement plans.

Delivery Oversight:

- Oversee multiple interdependent workstreams to ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.

- Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.

- Ensure delivery teams are aligned, well-resourced, and accountable.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

- Strong leadership and influencing skills

- Excellent programme management capabilities across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

- Executive-level communication and presentation skills

- Strategic thinking with a focus on value delivery and impact

- Deep understanding of change management, organisational design, and business transformation

- 10+ years of experience in leading large-scale, cross-functional programmes

- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level transformations (e.g., digital, ERP, M&A integration)

- Certifications in programme/project management (e.g., MSP, PgMP, PRINCE2, PMP) desirable

- Experience in managing executive-level stakeholders and governance

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job-holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th September 2025. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.