Director of Implementation – Enterprise Systems
We’re looking for a Director of Implementation – Enterprise Systems to join our team in Bradford or Leeds on a permanent basis. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with two days in the office and three days working remotely. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, optimisation, and governance of the organisation’s ERP and EPM platforms. You will provide both strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership to cross‑functional teams, ensuring enterprise systems are aligned to business priorities, drive operational efficiency, and enable data‑driven decision‑making.
We are ideally looking for a director‑level professional with proven experience at this level, bringing exposure to enterprise systems within a consulting environment, alongside experience or familiarity with Oracle applications and technologies.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for ERP and EPM systems in alignment with business priorities.
* Lead enterprise‑wide planning for system upgrades, enhancements, new module implementations, and integrations.
* Oversee full lifecycle management of ERP/EPM projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, and on‑scope delivery.
* Establish and embed programme governance, including standards, planning, and risk management, and drive process optimisation across ERP/EPM systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
* Oversee system administration, maintenance, data integrity management, and application support functions.
* Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams (Business Analysts, PMs, Developers, System Admins).
* Facilitate stakeholder workshops, user committees, and change management initiatives.
* Provide regular reporting, KPIs, and strategic updates to executive leadership.
* Manage programme budgets (capex/opex) and ensure effective resource allocation.
* Oversee vendors, including selection, contracts, licensing, and SLAs.
* Ensure cost‑effective use of technology and external consulting services.
* Ensure systems support robust financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analytics.
Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience operating at Director level or equivalent leadership capacity.
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s advantageous).
* Significant experience overseeing ERP/EPM programs or other enterprise‑scale technology initiatives.
* Hands‑on experience with major ERP/EPM solutions (e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Workday, NetSuite, Anaplan, Hyperion, OneStream).
* Proven track record delivering complex, multi‑module system deployments or upgrades.
* Strong knowledge of core business processes across functions such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, and Planning.
* Advanced capability in project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
* Ability to translate technical solutions into tangible business outcomes, including cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and revenue growth.
* Experience working across cross‑functional environments (e.g., Sales, Product, Engineering).
Desirable
* Professional certifications such as PMP, Prosci, ITIL, or vendor‑specific qualifications.
* Background working within multi‑entity, global, or heavily regulated organisations.
* Background in, or strong exposure to, enterprise systems consulting (either in‑house or within a consultancy environment).
Benefits
* Competitive salary + bonus.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
* Enjoy your birthday off, plus receive an additional 3 days of annual leave once you reach 5 years of service.
* Wellbeing and mental health benefits such as Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
* Access to our car benefit scheme.
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career.
Company
Liberty Blume is a Liberty Global company, a rapidly growing business services provider specialising in tech‑enabled back‑office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Liberty Global is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates.
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