At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major ERP transformation project using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Ballymena, investing in digital transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70,000, full-time, and strong leadership support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a respected company.
- Why this job: Drive impactful change and gain board-level exposure in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in IT project management with ERP implementation experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Senior ERP Project Manager role leading a major Dynamics 365 F&O transformation.
Our client is a long-established, specialist manufacturing business based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, operating at scale across complex production and supply chain environments. They are now embarking on a major digital transformation programme centred on the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
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.
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:
- 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.
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.
ERP Project Manager in Ballynahinch employer: Ocho
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, where you will lead a high-impact ERP transformation programme with Microsoft Dynamics 365. The company is committed to investing in its people and fostering a collaborative work culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With strong senior leadership support and a focus on technology-led change, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact within a respected organisation.
