Job Description

Project Manager – ERP Implementation (NetSuite)

Contract: 6 Months (Minimum 2 days onsite per week)

Rate: £400 - £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently supporting a client who is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of a new NetSuite ERP system. This is a contractor role, outside IR35, for a six-month duration, requiring at least two days onsite per week. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in successfully managing ERP implementations, with a focus on NetSuite.

About the Role

In this role, you will be leading a major transformation, helping our client optimise their processes, infrastructure, and people for a seamless transition to NetSuite. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills to coordinate with key internal stakeholders, senior management, and the implementation partner.

Key Responsibilities

* Process Analysis & Planning:

* Conduct 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' analysis sessions with key stakeholders.

* Define project objectives, strategies, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals.

* Develop and present a comprehensive project plan, including key stages and timelines.

* Team & Stakeholder Management:

* Build and manage a cross-functional project team, clearly defining roles and responsibilities.

* Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure new processes align with company goals.

* Establish a steering group for high-level project oversight.

* System & Process Readiness:

* Validate system requirements to ensure they meet both 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' specifications.

* Ensure infrastructure readiness for NetSuite’s cloud-based environment.

* Review business blueprints and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of project outputs.

* Implementation & Testing:

* Oversee data migration planning, ensuring data is cleansed, validated, and ready for migration.

* Prepare and maintain sandbox environments for testing, alongside creating UAT scripts.

* Training & Change Management:

* Develop and implement a training program to ensure staff are ready for the new system.

* Manage change management strategies to address staff concerns and promote engagement.

* Risk & Progress Monitoring:

* Develop risk management plans and monitor issues to ensure timely resolution.

* Provide regular updates on project progress, adhering to budget and timeline constraints.

Required Skills & Experience

* 10+ years of experience managing ERP implementations, ideally with NetSuite.

* Strong background in Oracle ERP/NetSuite implementations and integration.

* Experience with consulting firms (Big 4, Accenture, Capgemini, etc.) is highly desirable.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

* Expertise in risk management, budget oversight, and change management.

* Available immediately and able to commit to a minimum of two days per week onsite