Manchester (Hybrid c.1 day onsite, plus workshops/meetings as required) Contract running to mid-2027 £600-675pd inside IR35.
We're supporting a large-scale ERP transformation programme, migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA (SAP RISE) as part of a wider finance and data modernisation initiative. This is a key leadership role within a high-visibility, cross-functional programme, sitting at the centre of Finance, Data, Product and Engineering teams.
You'll take ownership of a complex, enterprise-wide programme focused on delivering a successful SAP RISE migration, ensuring strong governance, structure, and delivery control across multiple workstreams. This is a non-technical leadership role, focused on orchestrating delivery, managing risk and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead end-to-end programme governance and delivery oversight
Drive execution of the SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration strategy
Manage risk, controls, dependencies and escalations
Coordinate across Finance, Data, Product and Engineering teams
Shape and maintain programme plans, RAID logs and governance frameworks
Support discovery through to implementation and go-live readiness
Ensure clear communication and alignment across senior stakeholders
Influence without authority across multiple global teams
What We're Looking For:
Proven Programme Manager experience in complex environments
Strong background in SAP transformations (ideal) or ERP / finance system migrations
Strong governance, planning and structured delivery approach
Confident stakeholder management at senior level
Strong risk management and escalation handling experience
Ability to operate in a complex, data-driven environment
Experience working with data or integration-heavy programmes
Why This Role?
Central role in a major SAP RISE transformation programme
High visibility across business and technology leadership
Long-term contract running through to 2027
Opportunity to shape governance and delivery at programme level