Overview
We are seeking an experienced ERP Transformation Lead to oversee the critical readiness phase of a major ERP programme for a consumer-facing organization undergoing a significant business and technology transformation. In this hands-on leadership role, the contractor will assess the current operating environment, define ERP readiness requirements, and guide the selection and implementation process while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end process discovery across Finance, Supply Chain, Product, Commercial and Technology.
- Map current-state processes and identify systems, data, control and operational gaps.
- Define pragmatic future-state processes and ERP requirements.
- Establish the master data architecture and governance necessary for ERP readiness.
- Translate business needs into clear functional, data, integration, reporting and control requirements.
- Lead or support a vendor-neutral ERP selection process including RFI/RFP, demonstrations, and fit-gap analysis.
- Develop a practical implementation roadmap covering resources, dependencies, and risk management.
- Build alignment across senior stakeholders to ensure critical business decisions are made.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading ERP readiness, selection and implementation programmes.
- Strong track record of guiding organizations from early-stage discovery to ERP selection and delivery.
- Deep hands-on experience in process mapping, requirements definition, and implementation planning.
- Strong understanding of Finance, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Commercial processes.
- Experience establishing master data structures, ownership, governance and migration readiness.
- Knowledge of multiple ERP platforms and ability to operate vendor-neutrally.
- Experience leading RFI/RFP processes and assessing ERP vendors and implementation partners.
- Previous experience in retail, ecommerce, or operations-driven environments.