ERP Programme Director
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead the delivery of a large-scale ERP programme, ensuring seamless integration with airline operations and regulatory obligations. You will be the single point of accountability for ERP outcomes, partnering with executive stakeholders and managing complex delivery across finance, operations, holidays, commercial, and corporate functions., * Lead, shape, and deliver the ERP operating model, ensuring clarity of roles between internal teams and suppliers.
- Oversee delivery across all business functions, including Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer, and Commercial.
- Manage dependencies across holidays, fleet, engineering, crew, finance, and operational systems.
- Chair programme boards and executive steering committees, providing clear reporting and escalation management.
- Own the ERP programme budget, forecasting, benefits realisation, and investment governance.
- Ensure rigorous risk, quality, and assurance management in a safety-critical context.
- Drive strong adoption and embed new ERP capabilities into business-as-usual operations.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Workday?, * Proven experience as a Programme Director delivering large-scale ERP programmes.
- Experience in airline, aviation, transport, or similarly regulated industries, ideally with large retail organisations.
- Strong understanding of finance, procurement, supply chain, and asset-intensive operations.
- Expertise in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional executive stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Calm, authoritative leadership in high-pressure operational environments.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Programme or portfolio management certification (e.g., MSP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe) required; ERP vendor certifications desirable.
- Experience with airline ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Fusion, Workday) is advantageous.
Success Measures
- ERP delivered with no material impact to airline operations or regulatory obligations.
- Strong adoption across operational and corporate functions.
- Regulatory compliance and audit readiness achieved.
- Forecast financial and operational benefits realised.
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive base salary
- 30% bonus potential.
- 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
- Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
- Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
- 'Work Away' scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
- Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme