Director of Implementation in Bradford

We’re looking for a Director of Implementation to join our team in Bradford or Leeds on a permanent basis. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with two days in the office and three days working remotely.

The Director of Implementation for Enterprise Systems leads the planning, execution, enhancement, and governance of the organisation’s ERP and EPM platforms. This role provides both strategic direction and hands-on operational leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring that enterprise technologies align with business objectives, strengthen operational efficiency, and support data‑driven decision-making. The Program Director oversees system roadmaps, delivers complex multi‑phase initiatives, maintains high solution standards, and drives continuous improvement across enterprise processes and technologies.

• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for ERP and EPM systems in alignment with business priorities.
• Lead enterprise-wide planning for system upgrades, enhancements, new module implementations, and integrations.
• Oversee full lifecycle management of ERP/EPM projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
• Establish program governance, including standards, workflows, project plans, and risk management practices.
• Drive optimisation of business processes across ERP/EPM platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Oversee system administration, maintenance, data integrity management, and application support functions.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional program teams, including business analysts, project managers, developers, and system administrators.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, user committees, and change management initiatives.
• Present program updates, KPIs, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including capital and operational expenditures.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, licensing, service agreements, and SLAs.
• Ensure cost-effective use of technologies, resources, and external consulting services.
• Ensure that ERP/EPM systems support accurate financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and operational analytics.

We tend to look for people with:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Significant experience overseeing ERP/EPM programs or other enterprise‑scale technology initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi‑module system deployments or upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of core business processes across functions such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, and Planning.
• Advanced capability in project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into tangible business outcomes, including cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated success partnering effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering.

Desirable:

• Hands‑on experience with major ERP/EPM solutions (e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Workday, NetSuite, Anaplan, Hyperion, OneStream).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Prosci, ITIL, or vendor‑specific qualifications.
• Background working within multi‑entity, global, or heavily regulated organisations.

Competitive salary + Bonus + Equity

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.

Enjoy your birthday off, plus receive an additional 3 days of annual leave once you reach 5 years of service.

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance, plus many more.

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to our car benefit scheme

Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team.

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

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Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

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And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.