About us
National Grid is investing around £70bn over five years to expand and strengthen its UK and US networks. In Electricity Distribution (NGED), we are recruiting a Project Director - ERP / Core Finance Systems Replacement to lead a major transformation of our core finance systems.
Job purpose
The Project Director will shape and lead the programme from mobilisation through implementation, stabilisation and benefits realisation. The role has end-to-end accountability for the business case, governance, solution selection, delivery, data migration, process and controls design, organisational change and business readiness.
Working across Finance, IT, Procurement, Regulation, Operations and external partners, the postholder will deliver the agreed scope, outcomes, cost, quality and timeline, while providing clear assurance to executive and board-level stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
Lead the programme end to end, establishing the integrated plan, governance, resources, decision routes and delivery discipline needed for success
Own and maintain the business case, ensuring scope, costs, benefits, risks and strategic outcomes remain clear and achievable
Lead solution selection and procurement, ensuring the chosen solution meets finance, regulatory, reporting, control, security and compliance requirements
Oversee process and operating model design, data migration, testing, cutover, stabilisation and benefits realisation
Drive organisational change, communications, training and business readiness across all impacted teams
Manage implementation partners and technology suppliers, holding them to
Project Director in West Bromwich employer: National Grid
At National Grid, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our employees are well rewarded for their contributions. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with flexible working arrangements, empowers our team members to thrive both personally and professionally in the heart of the UK's energy sector.
