Senior Project Manager

Role Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) implementation and transformation projects at Venture. This role requires a strategic, process-led approach to planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

The Senior Project Manager will champion Venture’s implementation methodology and drive business value through enterprise-scale Finance & Operations transformation programmes across Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Operations functions.

You next Venture:

At Venture, we’re redefining digital transformation. Since launching in 2022, we’ve specialised in delivering cutting-edge Microsoft-powered solutions that create meaningful impact across industries.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team where curiosity is encouraged, ownership is valued, and your growth is a priority.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where fresh perspectives fuel innovation. No matter your background - your voice matters here.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Execution

Strategic Project Leadership

• Plan, initiate, and manage multiple Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with client business transformation objectives
• Own the F&O solution delivery strategy and ensure successful project execution from initiation through to go-live and hypercare
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project scopes, objectives, timelines, budgets, RAID logs, and resource plans
• Coordinate dependencies across Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Operations workstreams
• Ensure end-to-end business process thinking is embedded throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive governance and decision-making across complex enterprise transformation programmes

Methodology & Delivery Governance

• Lead structured, process-led implementations aligned with Venture delivery standards
• Coordinate discovery, design, build, test, deployment, and support phases
• Ensure full requirements traceability from business need through to solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Manage stage gates and project quality reviews at key milestones
• Ensure delivery artefacts and project documentation are maintained within Azure DevOps and SharePoint
• Maintain accurate forecasting for project budgets, resources, timelines, and delivery risks

Delivery Management

• Coordinate workshops, design sessions, sprint planning, testing cycles, and deployment activities
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout all delivery phases
• Drive incremental sign-off and governance approvals across process areas
• Monitor delivery quality through iterative validation, stakeholder reviews, and testing outcomes
• Ensure suitable resource skillsets are aligned to project requirements throughout the lifecycle

Stakeholder & Team Management

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with executive sponsors, programme stakeholders, and client leadership teams
• Manage expectations proactively through clear, timely, and professional communication
• Lead steering committees, governance forums, and executive status reviews
• Handle escalations, delivery challenges, and difficult conversations effectively
• Ensure client-side responsibilities and commitments are met throughout project delivery

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including Functional Consultants, Solution Architects, Technical Consultants, Developers, Data Migration Leads, and Test Managers
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across project teams
• Conduct regular project status meetings, delivery reviews, and team check-ins
• Support, mentor, and motivate delivery teams to achieve high performance
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, ISVs, and integration partners as required

Governance & Process Excellence

Quality & Best Practices

• Ensure projects are delivered in line with Venture’s Finance & Operations implementation standards and best practices
• Facilitate peer reviews, architecture reviews, and quality assurance checkpoints
• Maintain strong documentation discipline across plans, RAID logs, testing outcomes, governance packs, and lessons learned
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes, tools, and methodologies
• Ensure defects and delivery issues are tracked, prioritised, and resolved appropriately

Financial & Resource Management

• Own project budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor project financial performance including burn rate, utilisation, forecast at completion, and gross margin
• Assess financial and delivery impacts of change requests
• Plan resource allocation based on project complexity, skill requirements, and delivery timelines
• Monitor workload and delivery capacity across project teams

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Prepare executive Steering Committee reports including progress summaries, delivery milestones, risks, decisions required, and financial reporting
• Escalate significant delivery risks, scope changes, and timeline concerns appropriately
• Maintain communication standards that are clear, concise, proactive, professional, and documented

What You’ll Bring:

Essential

Finance & Operations / ERP Expertise

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or enterprise ERP implementations
• Strong understanding of Finance & Operations functionality across Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Operations
• Knowledge of ERP implementation methodologies and enterprise transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem

Project Management Proficiency

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex ERP implementation projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience managing enterprise-scale transformation and process-led implementations
• Expertise in scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management
• Demonstrated experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation through hypercare

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing executive and C-level client relationships
• Strong workshop facilitation, governance, and decision-making leadership skills
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and escalation management capability

Technical & Delivery Tools

• Proficiency with Azure DevOps for delivery management and requirements tracking
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Teams, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools
• Ability to track project financials, resource utilisation, and delivery metrics
• Strong documentation and reporting capability

Leadership & Problem Solving

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies effectively
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team motivation capability
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Core Competencies

Project Management Skills

• Programme and project planning
• Budget and financial management
• RAID management
• Change management and scope control
• Stakeholder governance
• Resource and capacity planning

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team development
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Client relationship management
• Consulting and advisory capability

Desirable

• PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
• Experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &Operations transformation programmes
• Knowledge of integration strategies, data migration approaches, and release management
• Change management and organisational transformation experience
• Experience working within consultancy or professional services environments

Why Join Venture?

• People-first culture – Work in a company that prioritises well-being, inclusivity, and career growth.
• Cutting-edge projects – Drive high-impact digital transformation initiatives.
• Flexible working – Hybrid model supporting work-life balance.
• Career progression – Be part of an ambitious and growing organisation where your work truly matters.