Job Description
Contract - Change Manager specialising in ERP transformation.
Full Time
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Hybrid
Day Rate: £450 p/day outside IR35
Please note we are not currently able to support those who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Who We Are - Project Partners:
At Project Partners, we believe failure is not an option. Too many projects fall short—wasting time, resources and unrealised potential.
That’s why we exist: to provide businesses with Mission Outcome Certainty™—ensuring every transformation is delivered on time, on budget and with exceptional results.
We achieve this through:
✅ Expert Talent – The right people, at the right time.
✅ Tailored Frameworks – Proven methods like The ABCDE Way™ to remove complexity.
✅ Guaranteed Success – We don’t just talk about outcomes. We deliver them.
When businesses partner with us, they don’t just complete projects—they transform their future.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to lead a high-impact ERP transformation, moving from a bespoke internal legacy system to Microsoft Dynamics 365. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth transition, managing business readiness and driving stakeholder buy-in in a complex change environment.
If you’re passionate about turning resistance into engagement and delivering transformation with certainty, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do:
* Lead the Change Strategy – Develop and execute a comprehensive change management plan for the ERP migration.
* Stakeholder Buy-In & Engagement – Work across the organisation to ensure alignment, understanding and enthusiastic adoption of Dynamics 365.
* Manage Change Fatigue – Support teams through transition, using empathy, influence and communication excellence.
* Training & Readiness – Ensure employees are not just aware of the change—but prepared, fully engaged and confident in using the new system.
* Bridge Business & Technology – Act as the key interface between internal teams and external software suppliers, ensuring business needs translate into system success.
What You Need to Succeed:
* Must have ERP migration experience —specifically with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience.
* Proven expertise working with external system integrators —ensuring smooth collaboration between business & tech teams.
* Exemplary stakeholder management —building trust, overcoming resistance and aligning leadership and teams behind the change.
* Strong communication & training skills —simplifying complexity and ensuring widespread user adoption.
* On-site commitment —Must be based in or willing to travel to Hemel Hempstead for the majority of the week.
Requirements
Essential skills and experience: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high-performance levels. A leader who leads by example and fosters a positive and inclusive work culture. An excellent communicator with the necessary skills to influence others and to ensure a collaborative, best-practice environment Experience of MHR iTrent, with knowledge to exploit the full benefits of MHR Ability to deliver multi-faceted, complex transformational solutions Ability and presence to influence across all levels of a business optimising relationships across functions and businesses A forward-thinking mindset to digitisation and automation Significant experience in delivering Payroll & HR systems changes Ideally, experience with Shared Services Familiarity with industry best practices in HR and payroll administration, compliance, and talent management. Desirable skills and experience: All-round Business Analyst with a deep and diverse understanding of HR/Payroll processes, regulations, and best practices. Proven track record in end-to-end HR implementation projects. Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences. Competency in developing HR/Payroll metrics and reports for strategic decision-making. Experience in migrating and integrating HRIS and payroll software systems.