Programme Director, Finance Systems Transformation Programme in London

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Job Description - The Role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future‐ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever‐evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Programme Director, Finance Systems Transformation Programme for a 12 Month Day Rate Contract based in London.

Purpose Of The Role

The Finance Systems Transformation Programme is a global change program supporting the wider Global Finance Vision for Arup. The programme will implement the Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM platforms globally for Finance replacing fragmented, legacy systems. Alongside the system implementation will be the operational change transformation to maximise benefits from the system. The programme will reshape our Finance capabilities by unifying data and processes into one trusted source of truth, unlocking smarter decision‐making, greater efficiency and improved user experience.

What You'll Do

• As Programme Director, you will lead the successful delivery of the Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM implementation, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and to the required standard.
• Programme Delivery & Oversight — Drive the end‐to‐end programme lifecycle from mobilisation through to design, build, testing, deployment, and stabilisation. Establish an effective delivery model and provide assurance that progress aligns with scope, timelines, and success measures.
• Governance & Controls — Set up and run programme governance, reporting, and control frameworks suitable for executive oversight. Manage RAID, track milestones, and escalate risks with clear mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement — Act as a senior advisor to executives, translating complex delivery detail into clear, outcome‐focused insights. Lead key decision‐making forums and ensure decisions drive long‐term value.
• Systems Integrator & Vendor Management — Coordinate SI and third‐party partners, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to contractual obligations. Monitor dependencies (including with the People Fusion programme) and intervene to protect programme outcomes.
• Change, Adoption & Readiness — Provide strategic leadership on change and adoption activities to support successful deployment. Advise on approaches that enhance end‐user adoption, data quality, and process efficiency, and assess organisational readiness for go‐live.
• Financial & Risk Oversight — Oversee programme budgets, forecasts, and financial controls. Proactively identify and manage risks affecting cost, schedule, or benefits realisation.

The Skills You'll Need

• Proven leadership of enterprise‐scale Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM transformations, ideally with two or more full‐cycle implementations.
• Excellent planning, organisation and co‐ordination skills.
• Deep understanding of finance and procurement processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement, Expenses, and Reporting.
• Demonstrable success in global companies.
• Strong governance expertise, including budget stewardship, milestone management, and experience with delivery frameworks (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall).
• Exceptional communication to build relationships and manage stakeholders and influencing skills, with credibility at C‐suite and Board level.
• Strategic thinker with delivery capability and ability to problem‐solve creatively.
• Comfortable operating in fast‐paced, high‐autonomy environments, adaptable, resilient, decisive, and pragmatic.

About The Client

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‐cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.