Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

ERP Implementation - 12 month FTC - Greater Manchester

£80k - £90k (depending on experience)

Oliver James has partnered with a well known, UK based, construction business to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of NetSuite ERP. This role sits at the heart of a major business transformation programme, delivering an ERP platform that will support operational scalability, financial control, and data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of a complex ERP programme, working closely with senior stakeholders and external delivery partners in a business where change and improvement are actively supported.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a NetSuite ERP implementation, from planning and design through to go-live and optimisation
  • Own project scope, timelines, resourcing, budget, and governance to ensure delivery on time and within budget
  • Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders, NetSuite implementation partners, and third-party vendors
  • Oversee system configuration, integrations, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure business requirements are met
  • Manage risks, issues, and change across the programme, escalating where required
  • Drive change management, training readiness, and user adoption to support a successful go-live
  • Provide clear and regular progress reporting to senior leadership and programme sponsors

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in Project Management
  • Proven delivery of at least two ERP implementations (ideally NetSuite)
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems, particularly across Finance, Supply Chain and CRM
  • Experience working with external system integrators and consulting partners
  • Excellent planning, risk management, and delivery discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and dependencies in complex environments

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience delivering ERP programmes within a marketplace, B2B, or complex operational environment

Job Details

Company
Oliver James
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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