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The Opportunity
At James Cropper, we're embarking on a significant business transformation journey and are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead the delivery of a group wide ERP implementation programme.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a business critical transformation project, working directly with senior stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver a modern ERP platform that will support the future growth and success of our organisation. The role will oversee the end to end implementation lifecycle, from planning and governance through to go live and stabilisation.
The Opportunity
As ERP Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of our ERP programme, ensuring scope, budget, timeline, quality, and business outcomes remain firmly on track throughout the project lifecycle. You will coordinate internal teams, implementation partners, and technology vendors while providing clear leadership, governance, and direction across multiple workstreams.
This role requires a hands on transformation leader who can confidently navigate complex business environments, influence senior stakeholders, and drive momentum across both technical and operational teams.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the full ERP implementation programme from mobilisation through to post go live support.
Managing integrated project plans, milestones, resources, dependencies, and critical paths.
Establishing project governance, reporting, risk management, and decision-making processes.
Acting as the primary interface with ERP vendors and implementation partners.
Coordinating business process design, solution configuration, testing, data migration, and integrations.
Driving organisational change, communications, training, and business readiness activities.
Leading cutover planning, go-live execution, hypercare, and transition to BAU support.
Providing regular updates and recommendations to the Steering Committee and senior leadership team.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with experienced ERP Project Managers who can demonstrate:
A track record of delivering successful end to end ERP implementations.
Strong programme governance, planning, risk, and stakeholder management expertise.
Experience leading complex cross functional business and technical teams.
Vendor and third party management experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage senior leaders.
Strong organisational change and business readiness experience.
Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, multi-site organisations, or cloud ERP environments would be highly advantageous, as would recognised qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or Agile certifications.
Why Join James Cropper?
James Cropper is a market-leading advanced materials business with a proud heritage of innovation and sustainability. This project represents a major investment in our future operations and offers the successful contractor the opportunity to make a lasting impact across the Group.
You'll work alongside a committed leadership team, influence key strategic decisions, and play a pivotal role in shaping how our business operates for years to come.
If you're a proven ERP transformation leader available for a contract assignment and excited by the challenge of delivering a business-critical programme, we'd love to hear from you.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
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The Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!
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The Company
James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.
Head Office Burneside Mills Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PZ Great Britain
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