Head of ERP and IT Transformation

Head of ERP and IT Transformation – Head of ERP, IT Transformation, IT manager, Transformation, ERP, D365, F&O, Finance & operations, dynamics 365, finance, Director, Manager, FO, O2C, order to cash, order-to-cash, procure to pay, P2P, procure to pay, procure-to-pay, WMS, WCS, warehouse automation, warehouse management – UK – Remote

Our client is looking for a Head of ERP and IT Transformation Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead the technology delivery of the client’s strategic transformation portfolio across the UK and Europe.

This will be a remote based role with occasional visits to client site in Essex.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience leading complex, enterprise-scale business and technology transformation programmes.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully delivering at least one end-to-end Tier 1 ERP implementation, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience of ERP programmes involving WMS, warehouse automation and WCS integrations.
• Experience leading multi-country transformation programmes and working across different business units and geographies.
• Experience managing programmes with budgets in excess of £5m and leading external systems integrators and implementation partners.
• Strong knowledge of Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience designing and implementing operating models and standardising business processes.
• Strong expertise in programme governance, PMO leadership, programme controls, testing, cutover, deployment and benefits realisation.
• Excellent Executive and Board-level stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to connect technology investment with measurable business outcomes.
• Experience within distribution, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or another regulated environment would be highly desirable.
• Experience working within a private equity-backed organisation or delivering measurable EBITDA improvement programmes would be advantageous.
• A collaborative and resilient leadership style, with the ability to bring teams and stakeholders with you through significant organisational change.
• A highly organised, analytical and delivery-focused approach, with the confidence to intervene and take action when programmes move off track.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the technology delivery of the client’s strategic transformation portfolio across the UK and Europe.
• Take overall ownership of the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP across the Group.
• Lead the delivery of the Group’s warehouse, automation and associated technology strategy, including WMS, WCS and automation integrations.
• Deliver the three strategic pre-ERP workstreams covering Data & Governance, Risk Mitigation and EBITDA initiatives.
• Lead the design and implementation of the Group Operating Model, ensuring technology and business processes support our future ambitions.
• Drive the standardisation and optimisation of Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes across Group companies.
• Establish and lead the Group PMO, creating effective programme governance, controls, reporting and delivery disciplines.
• Manage external implementation partners and systems integrators, ensuring strong commercial management and accountability for delivery.
• Take ownership of programme budgets, milestones, risks, dependencies and executive reporting.
• Lead testing, cutover, deployment, hypercare and the successful transition of new solutions into business-as-usual operations.
• Establish and track benefits realisation, identifying and addressing areas where delivery or value creation is at risk.
• Build and lead a high-performing delivery capability, including Delivery Managers, Business Analysts and QA resources.
• Work closely with Executive and senior stakeholders across the Group to drive engagement, decision-making and successful business adoption.
• Ensure transformation programmes are delivered on time and within budget, complementing the ERP programme and supporting DD Group’s wider strategic ambitions.

Location:  UK Remote – Essex

Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.

Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics AX, JD Edwards, NetSuite, EPM and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors.

Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ requirements and our candidates’ skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: www.catchgroup.com.