At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global digital transformation projects and implement ERP systems across EMEA.
- Company: A leading UK wholesaler focused on innovative digital solutions.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, permanent full-time role, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Hands-on approach needed; must have the right to work in the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while working with global teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in global project management and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- ERP & Supply Chain Implementation / International Business -
A leading wholesaler in the UK is currently recruiting a Global Digital Transformation Project Lead to support digital transformation across the EMEA region.
The role will lead global transformation programmes including ERP implementation, process standardisation, and change management, working closely with Japan headquarters, EMEA stakeholders, and external partners.
The ideal candidate should have global project management or ERP transformation experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a hands-on approach.
- (Ref: MK47557 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)
- Main Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment of global digital transformation initiatives across EMEA in line with the Group Digital Strategy and WAVE programme
- Drive ERP implementation projects including requirements definition, local process alignment, testing, user training, and go-live support
- Act as the key interface between Japan headquarters, global digital teams, EMEA leadership, local process managers, and external technology partners
- Gather and analyse local business requirements while ensuring alignment with global standards and transformation objectives
- Manage cross-functional projects across procurement, import/export, warehouse, logistics, marketing, and sales functions
- Support change management activities to ensure adoption of new systems, processes, and digital ways of working
- Coordinate with regional digital teams to clarify governance, ownership, and execution responsibilities
- Monitor project progress, risks, budgets, and business outcomes while providing regular updates to stakeholders
- Ideal Candidate
- Experience managing global digital transformation projects within a consulting firm or international business environment
- Experience leading medium to large-scale ERP or business transformation projects
- Understanding of ERP systems, supply chain processes, or logistics operations preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous but not essential
- Strong project management skills with experience using waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multicultural environments
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with business users rather than focusing only on governance
- Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and business acumen
- PMP qualification or similar project management certification is advantageous
- Business level of fluency in English
- Conditions
- Location: Glasgow, UK
- Working Style: TBC
- Salary: negotiable depending on experience
- Job Type: permanent, full-time
- Working Hours: TBC
- Start: negotiable
*All applicants for the Global Digital Transformation Project Lead position must have the right to work in the relevant country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
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