ERP Project Manager
At-a-Glance
- Senior ERP Project Manager role leading a major Dynamics 365 F&O transformation
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations | Sage to D365 migration
- Up to £70,000 per annum
- Based on-site in Ballymena, Northern Ireland | occasional travel required
- Rare opportunity to lead a high-impact ERP programme end-to-end for a well-established manufacturer
About the Company
Our client is a long-established, specialist manufacturing business based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, operating at scale across complex production and supply chain environments. With a strong track record of engineering excellence and a clear strategic vision, they are now embarking on a major digital transformation programme centred on the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. This is a business that invests in its people and takes a serious, structured approach to technology-led change.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on project management position at the heart of a business-critical ERP transformation. You will take full ownership of the programme lifecycle, from planning and design through to go-live and post-implementation support, working across IT, operations, finance, and supply chain. You will manage a mixed team of internal stakeholders and external implementation partners, and report at a senior leadership level. This role suits a highly organised, commercially aware project manager who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and knows how to keep enterprise programmes on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full project lifecycle for a Dynamics 365 F&O ERP implementation, from initiation through to post-go-live support
- Lead and coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders, and third-party implementation partners across all project workstreams
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, schedules, and progress reporting
- Manage project budgets, resource allocations, and forecasts throughout the programme
- Drive governance processes, including steering committee reporting and executive-level stakeholder engagement
- Oversee data migration activities, system integration workstreams, and process redesign milestones
- Identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies across the programme
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical deliverables in collaboration with architects and analysts
- Ensure the programme aligns with business objectives and delivers measurable outcomes on time and within budget
What You'll Need
Essential:
- 5+ years' experience managing IT or enterprise business systems projects
- Proven experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Dynamics AX implementations
- Experience leading at least three full lifecycle ERP implementations
- Strong understanding of ERP-adjacent business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations
- Experience managing data migration and system integration workstreams
- Experience managing third-party implementation partners and cross-functional teams
- Project management certification: PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent
- Third-level qualification in Business, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Desirable / Nice to Have:
- Experience delivering large-scale ERP transformation across multiple business units
- Familiarity with Azure Integration Services or Power Platform
- Experience migrating from Sage ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365
Why Apply?
- Salary up to £70,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- On-site in Ballymena with occasional travel
- Lead a genuinely transformational, high-visibility programme with board-level exposure
- Work within a respected manufacturing business investing seriously in its future
- Collaborative environment with strong senior leadership support
Next Steps
If you have a strong track record delivering enterprise ERP programmes and are ready for your next major challenge, Aaron Somers at Ocho People would love to hear from you. Get in touch directly at or connect on LinkedIn.