D365 Implementation Manager (Manchester) (12 Month FTC) in Oldham

This is a 12 month fixed term contract based at our Chadderton Factory, working on a hybrid basis (3 days on site, 2 remote).

Purpose of the role

The Implementation Manager is accountable for successful deployments at our Chadderton factory and selling entity. This role focuses on bridging the gap between programme delivery and site execution developing detailed implementation and cutover plans, aligning functional teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring risks are proactively managed. While closely collaborating with project management and change teams, the Implementation Manager is specifically responsible for making the implementation happen on the ground ensuring the site is ready, resilient, and supported through go-live and early adoption.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes

• Develop and maintain a detailed implementation plan for the D365 deployment in Chadderton, based on a central programme template and tailored to site-specific operational needs.
• Lead and coordinate all site-level preparation activities for deployment, working across functional areas such as Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, HR, and Finance.
• Own and execute the cutover planning process, including the development of cutover checklists, resource plans, and runbooks in alignment with central programme guidance.