About Arriva
Arriva is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing more than 34,000 people and delivering more than 1.6 billion passenger journeys across 11 European countries every year. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with I Squared who acquired Arriva in 2024.
Arriva is delivering a major enterprise transformation programme implementing Oracle Fusion ERP, EPM and SCM, alongside an existing Workday platform which is currently being optimised.
We are looking for an IT Project Manager on a fixed‑term contract until April 2027 to support delivery across a key period, ensuring that IT is fully mobilised, coordinated and equipped to support both the Oracle Fusion programme and ongoing Workday optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and coordinate IT delivery activities across the Oracle Fusion programme.
- Translate System Integrator (Deloitte) technical requirements into clear, actionable plans for internal IT teams.
- Ensure IT deliverables are defined, sequenced and fully integrated into the programme plan.
- Take ownership of delivery for selected IT activities where appropriate.
- Coordinate and track all integration‑related activities, ensuring dependencies are understood and managed.
- Work with IT teams to ensure readiness across environments, interfaces and supporting systems.
- Ensure integration delivery aligns to programme milestones and phased releases.
- Support business and IT stakeholders to ensure Workday improvements are prioritised and delivered effectively.
- Align Workday‑related IT activities with broader programme plans and resource capacity.
- Support the existing BAU Workday team/IT teams to deliver programme activity if required.
- Act as the key interface between System Integrator, internal IT teams and programme leadership.
- Provide clarity and challenge to ensure IT requirements are understood and deliverable.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across business and technology stakeholders.
- Support the development of capability within the internal IT function as it matures in Oracle Fusion.
- Embed structured, sustainable ways of working aligned to programme delivery.
- Ensure all IT activities are fully represented within the programme plan, including dependencies and risks.
- Track progress, manage issues and provide clear reporting on IT delivery status to programme leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience delivering IT workstreams within large‑scale ERP or HR system transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of integration delivery and technical dependencies.
- Experience working with System Integrators (e.g. Deloitte) and translating technical requirements into delivery plans.
- Hands‑on delivery experience rather than purely governance or oversight.
- Desirable: experience supporting or delivering Workday enhancements, optimisation or BAU change.
- Experience working within or alongside developing or maturing IT functions.
- Strong planning, coordination and execution capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management across IT and business teams.
- Desirable certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, ITIL or equivalent.
- Relevant certifications or experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and/or Workday.
Personal Attributes
- Action‑oriented and delivery‑focused.
- Comfortable getting into the detail and making things happen.
- Clear, structured thinker who can simplify complexity.
- Confident working across both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative and pragmatic in approach.
- Willing to challenge and drive accountability.
Hybrid working, with a choice of sites across Doxford, London, Aintree, Wakefield or Thurmaston (3 days a week). Location flexibility allows you to deliver for your customers while balancing work‑life commitments.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6 May 2026. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
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