Technical Project Manager (Sage X3) – Hybrid Contract (Inside IR35)

Role Purpose

The Technical Project Manager will take full end-to-end ownership of the implementation of Sage X3, replacing the existing Agresso (Unit4) finance system. The role is delivery-focused and hands‑on, accountable for planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and successful go‑live, ensuring the new system meets business, financial, and compliance requirements. This individual will act as the single point of accountability, bridging finance, IT, implementation partners, and senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Overview

This role suits a pragmatic, delivery‑driven ERP / Finance Project Manager with deep experience implementing finance systems in complex organisations. They will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to roll up their sleeves while maintaining control of governance, risk, and delivery milestones. They will have a strong understanding of finance processes, proven experience of ERP migrations, and the confidence to challenge stakeholders where required.

Core Responsibilities

Programme & Delivery Ownership

Take full ownership of the Sage X3 implementation lifecycle: discovery, design, build, test, data migration, cutover, and post‑go‑live stabilisation
Develop and manage a detailed project plan, budget, resourcing model, and delivery roadmap
Own project governance, RAID logs, and reporting to senior stakeholders

Stakeholder & Partner Management

Act as the primary interface between finance leadership and end users, IT and data teams, Sage X3 implementation partners and vendors
Manage third‑party partners, holding them accountable for scope, quality, and timelines
Facilitate workshops and design sessions to translate business requirements into system solutions

Finance & Systems Expertise

Lead the migration from Agresso (Unit4) to Sage X3, including chart of accounts redesign, data migration and reconciliation, reporting and consolidation impacts
Ensure system design supports financial controls, audit requirements, regulatory and statutory reporting

Hands‑On Execution

Be actively involved in requirements definition, UAT planning and execution, cutover planning and go‑live readiness
Proactively identify and resolve issues rather than escalating prematurely

Change & Adoption

Support business change, user readiness, and training strategies
Ensure finance teams are confident and operationally effective post‑implementation

Required Experience & Background

Essential

Proven track record delivering ERP finance system implementations as Project Manager
Direct experience implementing Sage X3
Experience replacing or migrating from Agresso / Unit4 or similar legacy finance platforms
Strong understanding of: general ledger, AP / AR, fixed assets, budgeting, reporting, and financial controls
Experience managing external system integrators and vendors

Desirable

Background in finance transformation or systems roles
Experience working in multi‑entity or multi‑currency environments
Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent)

Key Skills & Competencies

Delivery‑focused: prioritises outcomes over theory
Hands‑on: comfortable operating in the detail, not just steering from above
Commercially astute: understands cost, value, and business impact
Structured & organised: strong planning, documentation, and reporting discipline
Resilient & assertive: able to challenge senior stakeholders and suppliers
Clear communicator: translates technical detail into business‑friendly language

Personality & Working Style

Accountable and ownership‑driven
Calm under pressure, particularly around go‑live
Pragmatic problem‑solver
Credible with finance leaders and technical teams alike

Success Measures

Sage X3 delivered on time, on budget, and fit for purpose
Clean data migration and successful cutover
Minimal post‑go‑live disruption
High user adoption and confidence within finance teams

Candidate Requirements

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