Our client is an independent advisory body dedicated to supporting the delivery of environmental goals and sustainable policies. Its aim is to provide evidence-based advice to help governments and organisations respond to the climate emergency effectively.
We are seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Specialist to lead the end-to-end implementation of a new system. This role is critical to ensuring the successful modernisation of our internal systems to better support decision-making, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems and project management, with proven experience in vendor selection, system integration, and translating technical requirements into clear, accessible information for non-technical stakeholders. This is a long term contract to start immediately but it is imperative to land quickly to understand the organisational processes, people and goals and then choose the most appropriate solution.
Lead the ERP implementation project from planning through deployment, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and sustainability values.
Manage the ERP vendor selection process, including requirements gathering, RFP development, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation.
Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, ERP vendors, and internal stakeholders, including finance, HR, and policy units.
Develop and deliver clear, non-technical documentation and presentations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in.
Coordinate data migration, user acceptance testing, and training plans in collaboration with key departments.
Ensure that the ERP system supports data integrity, transparency, and effective reporting in line with climate-related metrics and sustainability mandates.
Monitor project milestones, budgets, and risk, providing regular updates to leadership and advisory boards.
Promote change management practices to support adoption and long-term system success.
5+ years of experience in ERP implementation, preferably in public sector or nonprofit environments.
~ Demonstrated experience in vendor selection and contract management.
~ Strong project management skills (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 certification is a plus).
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