ERP Project Manager

Grant Thornton LLP; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kettering is seeking a Senior Recruiter for an interim position focusing on ERP project management. The ideal candidate will have experience leading projects through various phases and a strong understanding of Finance and HR functions. This role offers a hybrid work model with an immediate start and a duration of 9 months.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Engagement events with the community

Qualifications

• Experience managing ERP projects throughout all phases.
• Knowledge of Prima or INFOR systems is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate milestones and lead risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for ERP implementations.
• Support change management activities.
• Engage stakeholders throughout the project cycle.

Skills

Managing ERP projects

Strong knowledge of Finance and HR functions

Business analysis and process improvement

Project management tools coordination

Change management and stakeholder engagement

Agile/Waterfall project approaches

Strong communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Senior Recruiter (Interim/Sector Specialist) @ Grant Thornton UK

Location: Kettering (Hybrid working/ onsite for 3 days a week)
Expected Duration: 9 months initially
Immediate start

Who we are
Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project‑by‑project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms.

Joining us in Technology Consulting
Our Technology Consulting team specialises in assisting our clients to achieve maximum value from their technology and their IT operations and enabling the optimal use of technology and IT capital for public and private sector organisations, agile SMEs and private equity investors.

Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced ERP Project Manager, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part‑time and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium‑term assignments.

We’re looking for a dynamic Project Manager who can lead projects end‑to‑end while also stepping into Business Analyst and Change Management roles when needed. Skills required:

• Previous experience of managing ERP projects as a Project Manager through all phases: governance, requirements, vendor selection, risk analysis, implementation, customization, testing, training, and rollout.
• Knowledge of Prima or INFOR systems will be a bonus but not a ‘must have’
• Strong knowledge of Finance and HR functions and business processes.
• Drive business analysis, process improvement initiatives, including BPMN 2.0 process mapping.
• Coordinate milestones across multiple teams using project management tools.
• Lead risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Support change management activities and stakeholder engagement throughout the project cycle.
• Strong understanding of different project approaches (Agile/Waterfall).
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to time and budget.

The successful candidate must be willing to work onsite from Kettering for 3 days a week.

What’s in it for you

Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

How to join

You’ll first apply through by sending your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.

We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the recruiter.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services

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