ERP Product Owner Senior Consultant

Working with a Large IT Consultancy who are on the search for Senior ERP Product Owner Consultants on a permanent basis.

• Permanent Role
• Remote with occasional client visits
• Salary – up to £70,000 per annum + additional benefits

The role demands expertise in product ownership and a consultative approach. It necessitates a blend of business acumen and stakeholder engagement, coupled with a comprehensive grasp of ERP products and their functionality. Our team is an expanding collective of digital experts dedicated to user-focused design, analytical reasoning, and the creation of pioneering digital services and products.

As part of your role you will be involved in:

Product-centric transformation

• Support the end-to-end transformation of ERP initiatives.

• Ensure alignment with client business objectives and maximise value delivery.

• Champion the adoption of Agile and product-centric delivery models and standards of re-use.

• Align with business goals to improve processes, user experience, and scale efficiencies.

Agile delivery

• Guide clients through Agile transformation.

• Adapt traditional delivery models to Agile’s iterative, client-specific needs.

• Design and lead product delivery.

• Combine Agile and DevOps practices to deliver incremental value and address business needs.

Product ownership

• Leverage your knowledge of integrated ERP systems to design bespoke solutions.

• Balance business goals and technical capabilities.

• Focus on user-centricity, business value, and delivery agility.

• Navigate complex scenarios.

• Engage stakeholders with varying seniority and understanding.

Leadership and team empowerment

• Lead and empower project teams, overseeing development and coordination of work.

• Report on progress, forecast financials and manage team performance.

• Mentor and delegate effectively, encouraging team growth.

• Facilitate a culture of continuous learning and skill development.

Stakeholder communication and collaboration

• Communicate with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Convey the value of Agile and product ownership practices effectively.

• Manage stakeholder concerns to foster confidence and mutual understanding.

• Unblock potential barriers to progress and change.

• Provide exceptional coordination between various stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.

• Ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and delivery outcomes.

Community and practice development

• Actively contribute to our product community of practice.

• Share knowledge and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Engage in business development activities.

• Help shape the future of our practice and contribute to the wider growth of our organisation.

Future trends and innovation

• Support design and delivery approaches to the migration and optimisation of cloud-based ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA).

• Guide clients in leveraging AI and automation to enhance ERP functionality.

• Streamline processes and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Support delivery of user experiences that reflect our commitment to user-centric design.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess:

• Experience as a product owner in Agile teams.

• Experience of delivering transformation in integrated application environments (e.g. ERP).

• Strong understanding of ERP landscape and design in integrated systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, etc) and how these translate to products.

• Hands-on experience in implementing Agile and DevOps methodologies in legacy environments.

• Familiarity with addressing complex challenges and business needs through tailored approaches.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of building lasting relationships.

• Experience coaching and mentoring product owners, implementing product ways of working and operating models.

• Leadership experience and practical knowledge of project management and financial forecasting.

• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.

Additional experience that would be beneficial to see :

• Experience with clients undergoing organisational redesign alongside technology transformations.

• Demonstrable success working with offshore teams to deliver remote, high-impact solutions.

• Knowledge of industry trends and their impact on business strategies, ERP strategy and service portfolio.

• Relevant Agile (e.g. Scrum Alliance), IT service management and/or project management certifications.

• Experience in a people or line management role.