ERP Project Manager (2 Years FTC)

ERP Project Manager – £50,000 (2 Year FTC) Location: Northern Ireland (On-site) Salary: £50,000 Contract: Fixed Term – 2 Years The Opportunity An established Northern Ireland organisation is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead a major ERP transformation programme. This role will oversee the implementation of a new enterprise ERP platform, managing the transition from an existing legacy ERP system to a modern cloud-based solution. You will take ownership of the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of the programme across multiple business functions including finance, operations, and supply chain. This is a high-impact role working closely with senior stakeholders, internal technical teams, and external implementation partners to deliver a complex, multi-business-unit transformation. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new ERP platform Manage the migration from the current ERP system including data migration and integrations Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and reporting Coordinate internal teams and third-party implementation partners Oversee testing, user acceptance, training, and go-live activities Ensure successful post-implementation stabilisation and optimisation Stakeholder Management Act as the key liaison between IT, Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders Translate business requirements into technical and functional deliverables Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership Governance & Programme Management Establish project governance and lead steering committee meetings Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards The Ideal Candidate Experience 5-7+ years’ experience managing IT or enterprise system projects Proven experience delivering complex ERP implementations Experience managing the full project lifecycle from planning through to go-live Experience managing internal project teams and third-party delivery partners Experience managing data migration and system integrations within ERP programmes Knowledge Strong understanding of enterprise business processes such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Experience working with modern cloud-based business platforms Experience working within complex multi-department organisations Qualifications Degree in IT, Business Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile desirable What You’ll Bring Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business teams Ability to manage complex transformation projects with multiple workstreams Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Experience delivering enterprise change programmes in fast-paced environments To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Daire O’Connor at MCS Group: ? ? Even if this position isn’t right for you, MCS Group may have others that are. Visit our website for a view of all current opportunities….