IT Programme Manager - ERP systems

Position Title: IT Programme Manager – ERP systems (remote)

Contract: Interim / Contractor

Reports to: Head of Technology

 

Our Firm:   

Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking an accomplished IT Programme Manager to lead a business-critical transformation programme involving the implementation of a new Practice Management System (PMS) and Document Management System (DMS). This role will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of finance and document systems that underpin core business operations, reporting, and service delivery. 

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor programmes that involve enterprise-level finance platforms and modern document management solutions. Familiarity with platforms such as Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, or cloud-based finance and operations systems (including Microsoft Dynamics) would be advantageous. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the full programme lifecycle for the implementation of a new PMS and DMS, from planning and procurement through to delivery and post-go-live support. 

• Define governance frameworks, reporting cadence, and risk mitigation strategies across workstreams. 

• Engage stakeholders from IT, finance, legal/commercial, and operations to ensure business alignment and successful change outcomes. 

• Oversee vendor management, including system integrators and technology partners involved in platform configuration and data migration. 

• Coordinate the integration of the PMS with related systems such as billing, HR, CRM, reporting, and data management platforms. 

• Drive the transition to a modern DMS, improving document workflows, security, and compliance. 

• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful user adoption and sustained benefit realization. 

 

Essential Experience 

• Strong track record delivering enterprise finance system or ERP programmes within mid-to-large organizations. 

• Experience implementing Practice Management Systems (e.g. Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, or similar) and delivering transformation across finance, billing, and operational functions. 

• Background in document management system implementations across complex or regulated environments. 

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple third-party vendors across technical and business-facing workstreams. 

• Understanding of integration design between finance platforms and enterprise systems such as HR, CRM, and reporting tools. 

 

Desirable Experience 

• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or comparable cloud-based ERP platforms would be beneficial. 

• Experience in programme delivery within legal, consulting, or professional services sectors. 

• Familiarity with business intelligence/reporting (e.g. Power BI), master data management, and data warehouse environments. 

• Knowledge of legacy system decommissioning and modernization planning. 

 

Skills & Competencies 

• Programme governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management 

• Enterprise finance systems, time/billing workflows, and integration 

• Change management, communications, and training leadership 

• RAID management, vendor oversight, budget control 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills 

 

Qualifications 

• PRINCE2, MSP, or PMP certified. 

• Degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related discipline. 

• Agile or ITIL experience/certifications desirable.