FDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Project
Manager with ERP implementation delivery experience, ideally within SAP
environments, to support a major Defence Joint Venture delivering critical
technology and transformation programmes. This role is a 12 month contract with potential to extend and will be a remote opportunity with occasional travel to client locations as required.
You will play a key
role in leading complex ERP and business transformation initiatives, working
closely with senior stakeholders, programme leaders, technology teams, systems
integrators, and operational partners to deliver strategic outcomes across a growing
portfolio of projects. A key area of focus will be the implementation of a new
SAP S/4HANA ERP platform supporting equipment logistics and operational
services for the Armed Forces, alongside a wider programme of SAP, data,
analytics, and business transformation initiatives.
The role will
operate across a diverse portfolio of active and pipeline projects, requiring
strong delivery leadership, governance, stakeholder management, and the ability
to navigate complex organisational environments. You will be responsible for
ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timelines, budgets, quality
standards, and business objectives while producing robust delivery artefacts
and maintaining high standards of governance throughout.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Project Manager with proven experience delivering enterprise-wide ERP
implementations and large-scale business transformation programmes.
You will initially
lead the delivery of a major SAP S/4HANA implementation, establishing core ERP
capabilities for a Defence Joint Venture supporting equipment logistics
services. Beyond this, you will have the opportunity to support additional SAP
RISE, analytics, data platform, and enterprise transformation initiatives as
part of a substantial portfolio of ongoing projects.
The successful
candidate will be a highly organised and pragmatic delivery professional,
capable of managing competing priorities, influencing senior stakeholders,
navigating complex organisational dynamics, and driving successful outcomes
across multiple workstreams.
This role requires a
resilient project leader who is comfortable operating within large enterprise
environments, managing senior stakeholder expectations, and ensuring delivery
teams remain focused on achieving programme objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the delivery of ERP
and business transformation projects from initiation through to deployment
and transition into service
- Managing the implementation
of SAP S/4HANA and related enterprise technology solutions
- Coordinating internal teams,
systems integrators, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders
throughout delivery
- Developing and maintaining
project plans, governance frameworks, RAID logs, reporting packs, and
delivery artefacts
- Managing project scope,
budgets, schedules, dependencies, resources, and change control processes
- Providing clear project
reporting and delivery updates to senior leadership and governance forums
- Building and maintaining
strong relationships with programme sponsors and executive stakeholders
- Identifying, managing, and
mitigating project risks, issues, and delivery challenges
- Supporting business
readiness, testing, deployment, and operational transition activities
- Driving delivery excellence
and ensuring projects meet agreed business outcomes and benefits
objectives
- Managing competing priorities
across a portfolio of active and pipeline projects
- Supporting data, analytics,
and business intelligence initiatives, including programmes leveraging
Databricks technologies
- Facilitating steering
committees, project boards, stakeholder workshops, and delivery reviews
- Resolving complex stakeholder
challenges and navigating organisational politics where required
- Ensuring delivery governance,
documentation, and project controls remain robust throughout the project
lifecycle