Programme Manager – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Transformation

Programme Manager – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Transformation Package: £85,000–£95,000 £7,500 car allowance benefits Location: Leeds Reporting to: IT Director Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations transformation programme within a complex, multi-site organisation. Reporting to the IT Director, this role will take ownership of the successful delivery of the D365 F&O implementation, working closely with senior stakeholders, business teams, technology functions, and implementation partners to deliver a successful transition and maximise the value of the new platform. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering ERP transformation programmes, with proven experience managing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementations across multiple business units, locations, or operational environments. This is a key role focused on driving business improvement, process optimisation, and technology-enabled change, ensuring the organisation fully leverages the capabilities of its new ERP platform. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation programme. • Manage all stages of the ERP lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, data migration, training, deployment, cutover, and post-go-live optimisation. • Act as the key link between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external implementation partners. • Establish effective programme governance, managing risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and delivery milestones. • Drive business readiness and adoption across multiple sites, functions, and user groups. • Support the transition from legacy systems and processes into the D365 F&O environment. • Identify opportunities to improve business processes through better use of technology and automation. • Ensure the programme delivers measurable operational improvements and long-term business value. Experience Required • Proven experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation programmes. • Strong ERP transformation and programme management experience. • Experience managing complex technology change within multi-site or geographically dispersed organisations. • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics implementation partners or system integrators. • Strong understanding of ERP processes including finance, procurement, supply chain, and operational workflows. • Experience managing data migration, testing, training, go-live, and change adoption activities. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and operational teams. • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programme budgets, resources, and benefits realisation. Desirable Experience • Experience implementing D365 F&O within multi-site organisations such as retail, consumer, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or other operationally complex environments. • Microsoft Dynamics certifications or formal ERP delivery qualifications. • Experience with Power Platform, Power BI, Azure integrations, or wider Microsoft technologies. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced D365 F&O Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme, shaping how technology supports the organisation’s future growth, operational performance, and continued digital evolution.