IT Portfolio Lead (ERP)

IT Portfolio Lead (ERP) Location: Hybrid UK-based role Salary: Competitive + benefits

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Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead a large-scale ERP delivery portfolio within a complex enterprise environment undergoing significant digital and operational transformation. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping delivery strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving business-critical ERP programmes across finance, HR, procurement, and operational functions.
Working within a high-performing technology environment, you'll influence senior stakeholders, champion agile delivery practices, and help modernise enterprise systems that support major UK operations and infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of ERP programmes and projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Oversee end-to-end delivery across business change, technical implementation, governance, financial management, testing, and deployment
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary delivery team including Project Managers, Delivery Leads, Developers, SMEs, and third-party suppliers
Drive prioritisation, roadmap planning, resource allocation, and dependency management across the portfolio
Build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders and technology leadership teams
Support agile transformation initiatives and promote continuous improvement across delivery practices
Ensure projects align with strategic business objectives and deliver measurable value
Provide portfolio reporting, risk management, and governance oversight through collaboration with PMO and wider IT leadership

Requirements

Proven experience leading complex ERP portfolios, programmes, or large-scale enterprise technology delivery functions
Strong background delivering ERP transformation projects across areas such as H2R, O2C, P2P, and R2R
Experience managing large cross-functional delivery teams within enterprise environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and traditional project delivery methodologies
Strong governance, budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio management capability
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Workfront, or Power BI is advantageous xwzovoh
Relevant project, programme, or agile certifications such as PRINCE2, Scrum, or SAFe preferred

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide ERP transformation programmes
High-visibility role with significant stakeholder engagement and strategic influence
Collaborative and modern technology environment
Long-term career progression within a large-scale organisation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible hybrid working model
Equal Opportunities Statement: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or age.