Information Technology Project Manager

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The Role

We are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the IT delivery efffort of a major ERP transformation programme working alongside a leading Systems Integrator and Business Programme Manager.

This is a hands-on delivery role responsible for managing stakeholders, overseeing deliveries, managing the IT team and IT elements into the delivery streams and ensuring the successful implementation of a new ERP solution through to go-live and hypercare.

You will be an experienced delivery-focused Project Manager who can build credibility with senior stakeholders, and drive a programme to a successful outcome. You will be comfortable operating in a complex environment where strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder management are essential.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

• Lead delivery of a large-scale ERP implementation programme.
• Manage the relationship with the integrated project team and the IT teams.
• Oversee IT project schedule, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate business and IT teams to support design, testing, data migration, training, and deployment activities.
• Drive decision-making, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide regular reporting to programme boards and senior leadership teams.
• Support business readiness and successful transition into BAU support.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

Required Experience

• Proven track record delivering ERP implementation or transformation projects.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise ERP platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong governance, budget management, and risk management capability.
• Experience working across IT, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations functions.
• Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, or other complex regulated environments.
• Cloud ERP implementations.
• Organisational change and business transformation programmes.