I am hiring an ERP Director to lead the strategy, governance, and implementation of enterprise-wide ERP systems. This role will drive ERP initiatives to align with business goals and ensure the continued success of ERP platforms.
Role Details:
Strategic Leadership:
You will define and drive the ERP strategy, aligning it with overall business goals and long-term vision.
You will evaluate and recommend ERP solutions, upgrades, or replacements to meet evolving business needs.
You will champion ERP-driven digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and enhance competitive advantage.
Governance and Oversight:
You will establish governance frameworks for ERP usage, ensuring standardisation, compliance, and risk management.
You will oversee budgets, contracts, and relationships with ERP vendors and implementation partners.
You will monitor system performance, scalability, and security, ensuring business continuity.
You will be accountable for BAU/Change management.
Project Leadership:
You will lead enterprise-wide ERP projects, including new implementations, system upgrades, and cross-functional integration's.
You will direct cross-departmental collaboration to identify and resolve system challenges and enhance functionality.
You will support the creation of business cases to validate ROI on ERP projects.
You will ensure appropriate resources are available to support the delivery of ERP projects.
Stakeholder Engagement:
You will act as the primary point of contact between business leaders and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
You will partner with executive leadership to forecast and plan ERP enhancements that support organizational growth.
You will provide thought leadership and guidance to stakeholders on ERP trends and best practices.
Team Management:
You will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of ERP professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
You will oversee training and development initiatives to ensure end users and technical staff are proficient with ERP tools.
You will cultivate a collaborative working environment across teams to maximize ERP utilization.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strategic thinking and business acumen to align ERP capabilities with corporate objectives.
Exceptional leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong financial and contract management expertise.
Effective communication and the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
Results-driven with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in business intelligence and analytic tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GxP, GDPR, SOX, or other compliance standards.
Expertise in enterprise architecture, system integration, and process optimisation.
Deep understanding of financial management, supply chain, and other core ERP-supported business processes.
Proficiency in business intelligence and analytic tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Regular travel to various sites across Europe and the US will be required.
Qualifications & Experiences:
15+ years of experience in ERP management, including leadership roles, with exposure to systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or others.
4+ years in a commercial role.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, SOX, or other compliance standards.
Familiarity with cloud-based ERP platforms and digital transformation strategies.
Professional certifications in ERP systems (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, Oracle Cloud Certification).
The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Cian Parnell at GCS Recruitment specialists at [email protected] or call on 01901 4401.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
