Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a ERP Programme Director to work within the Staffordshire Police Force

Location: Staffordshire Police HQContract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Estimated 18 monthsDaily Rate: £944.00 per day Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, HybridDriving Required: Yes, Full UK Driving Licence

Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have resided within the UK for minimum of 5 years

Role Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a transformative initiative within the public sector. This role demands strategic leadership for the end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation, focusing on Finance, HR, Payroll, and Purchasing, along with a fully integrated Duty Management System (DMS).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Direction: Provide overarching leadership for the ERP programme to ensure alignment with organisational goals and operational requirements. Act as the liaison between technical partners and governance bodies, managing the programme vision, scope, and benefit realisation strategy.
2. End-to-End Programme Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP across functional areas on time and within budget. Oversee all related contracts and suppliers, managing integrated planning across work streams and ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual operations.
3. Governance, Reporting & Assurance: Chair key programme boards, providing transparent reporting to executive and external governance entities. Maintain robust risk management through proactive mitigation of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
4. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Serve as the senior interface between operational policing, business leadership, and external partners. Ensure engagement with end users and maintain strong relationships with Oracle and implementation partners.
5. Change, Transformation & Business Readiness: Champion organisational transformation, ensuring genuine process improvements. Oversee change management strategies and ensure leadership teams are prepared for the cultural shift.
6. Risk Management & Programme Integrity: Maintain rigorous oversight of risks and compliance with policing security and legislative requirements. Address performance issues decisively.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Proven ERP Programme Director with significant experience in large-scale Oracle ERP implementations within complex public sector environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-pound transformation programmes with strong commercial and contract management expertise.
• Expertise in governance, assurance, and portfolio/programme management.
• Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant project management certifications (MSP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent).

Personal Attributes:

• Gravitas and credibility with Executive leadership.
• Resilient and decisive, with a delivery-driven mindset.
• Collaborative and influential, possessing strong political and organisational awareness.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Application Process:If you are a driven professional with a passion for leading transformative ERP initiatives in the public sector, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Join our client in making a significant impact on public sector efficiency and service delivery. Your leadership could shape the future of our operational capabilities!

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