ERP Programme Manager

ERP Programme Manager (Contract) Local Government | Enterprise Transformation | £Multi-Year Programme A Council is embarking on one of its most significant digital transformation programmes: the delivery of a single, enterprise-wide ERP platform spanning Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a flagship public-sector ERP programme end-to-end, shaping how a major local authority operates for the next decade. Panoramic Associates are seeking an exceptional ERP Programme Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-supplier ERP programmes at scale. Overview: End-to-end leadership of a large, high-impact ERP programme, from procurement through implementation, go-live and benefits realisation Full accountability for delivery, governance, risk and supplier performance Influence at the highest levels, working closely with Executive Sponsors, Programme Board, senior officers and delivery partners A long-term contract aligned to a multi-year roadmap, offering continuity, challenge, and tangible legacy This is not a recovery or BAU role. It is a greenfield-style transformation, where strategic judgement and delivery discipline are equally critical. What you'll need to demonstrate: Senior ERP delivery leadership experience (Programme Manager / Programme Director) Proven success delivering large-scale ERP implementations, ideally within local government or complex public-sector environments Deep understanding of Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement operating models Strong governance mindset, balanced with pragmatism and pace Experience leading multi-supplier ecosystems (ERP vendor, SI, implementation partner) Credibility at Board level with the ability to translate strategy into executable delivery Why This Role Stands Out True ownership: clear accountability, authority, and executive backing Scale & complexity: enterprise systems, regulatory context, and organisational change Purpose-driven delivery: technology transformation that directly supports frontline public services Professional respect: a role designed for senior leaders, not micromanagement Contract Details Contract role (IR35 status subject to determination) Long-term engagement aligned to programme milestones Hybrid working with regular on-site engagement If you are a senior ERP leader who thrives on complexity, governance, and delivering outcomes that matter, this programme will stretch and reward you in equal measure. Apply to start a conversation