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