Transformation Manager in Bedford

Datasource are hiring an ERP Transformation Manager to play a key role in a major ERP upgrade programme, upgrading legacy manufacturing operating systems and preparing them for integration as part of a wider ERP transformation. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead end-to-end transformation activity, delivering outcomes through strong project planning, governance, and cross-functional leadership. You will align senior stakeholders, manage risks and change activity, and drive process, systems, and operating model improvements across the business.

Our client is a large, matrixed Defence sector organisation. This is a fast-paced organisation undergoing a complex change. So previous experience operating in a similarly complex environment and the ability to hit the ground running would be highly desirable.

Hybrid working model with 3 days per week on site, plus an early finish every Friday.

The Key Responsibilities:

• The role is accountable for delivering transformation initiatives end to end, developing detailed project plans and leading cross functional teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
• It ensures strong governance, clear reporting, and adherence to organisational project management standards.
• The role proactively manages risks and issues, drives stakeholder alignment, and supports initiatives such as process standardisation, system and operating model changes, and capability uplift.
• It also ensures effective change management to enable adoption and long-term sustainability, while providing clear, insightful updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards.

Key Skills required:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end ERP Transformation projects.
• Ability to deliver in fast paced, complex matrix environments, managing multiple workstreams.
• Demonstrable track record of leading change programmes across processes, technology systems, or target operating model improvements.
• A pragmatic approach to fast moving projects with a strong focus on successful delivery.

Desirable Skills:

• Recognised project management qualification, certification, or relevant professional training (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMI / PMP, Agile, Scrum, MSP).
• Manufacturing knowledge or similar industry experience would be beneficial.
• Exposure to enterprise system implementations such as ERP solutions, planning tools, or data platforms.
• Experience operating within established PMO structures or formal governance frameworks.
• Background gained within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence, or technology environments.

Benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.