Program Director

Job Description

Contract Type- Contract

Day Rate- DOE

On-site Commitment- 2/3 days per week

Role Overview:

Provide leadership for the deployment of a major ERP system, ensuring strategic planning, effective delivery, and daily operations. Manage a central team, collaborating with key departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

Programme Management

• Oversee and manage key programme documents, including milestone plans, risk assessments, and interdependency matrices.
• Develop detailed plans and procedures for each phase of the project, covering relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Implement governance models, including change management processes and approval boards.
• Guide the global deployment strategy, encompassing methodologies, resource allocation, and cost tracking.
• Lead regular governance meetings and ensure key decisions are made effectively.
• Manage the deployment methodology for different operational units.
• Facilitate core leadership meetings and oversee financial management of the programme.

Resourcing

• Assess and manage resource requirements across global teams, including operations, procurement, engineering, sales, and finance.
• Develop resource allocation strategies to support programme needs and interdependencies.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
• Address any necessary adjustments to existing contracts or service agreements.

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the programme team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Set performance goals and regularly evaluate team progress.
• Manage team engagement, ensuring high performance across the wider programme team.

Qualifications & Technical Knowledge:

• Significant experience leading global ERP deployments, particularly in manufacturing and sales environments.
• Expertise in managing technology-driven change within complex organisations.
• Experience working within complex, matrixed, global businesses.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics.
• Recognised programme or project management qualifications.

Personal Specification:

• High energy with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Able to navigate between high-level overview and detailed planning.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Resilient under pressure, with a focus on delivering results.
• Strong leadership presence, able to gain respect internally and externally.
• Comfortable with technical, commercial, and operational challenges.
• Capable of identifying business value drivers and managing them effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a simple and clear manner.
• Trusted for maintaining integrity and respect within the organisation.