Project Manager - MS Dynamics (FTC)

Are you passionate about driving innovation and leading transformative projects? Digital Catapult is seeking a Project Manager to join our Delivery Team on an 18-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of the Business Systems Transformation Programme, replacing our existing Finance, Programme / Project / Resource Management and HR systems with Microsoft Dynamics. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in leading company-wide transformation programmes on budget, on time, and to high standards of quality.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)

• Design, lead, plan, and manage the delivery of activities for the Business Systems Transformation Programme, ensuring projects are on budget, on time, and meet quality standards.

• Monitor project performance, proactively manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop project strategy, structure (workstreams and tasks), and resourcing plans. Set realistic goals, milestones, and targets to achieve desired outcomes.

• Manage vendors and third-party suppliers to ensure contracted deliverables are timely, within budget, and of expected quality.

• Support change management processes during implementation.

• Develop test strategies and plans, coordinating testing phases of Microsoft Dynamics projects including unit, system, integration, and user acceptance testing.

• Successfully lead and deliver Microsoft Dynamics projects covering HR, Finance, and Project Operations, using methodologies such as Prince2, Scrum, or Kanban.

• Work effectively with vendors, partners, and consultants to implement Microsoft Dynamics systems.

• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills at senior levels, with clear and effective communication.

• Apply a structured approach to planning and delivery.

• Provide accurate reporting to senior leadership teams.

• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, JIRA, Trello, and Confluence. A formal PM qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner or Certified Scrum Master) is desirable. Knowledge of collaborative tools like Salesforce and Miro is a plus.

Deadline for Applications: 4th July 2025

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and aim to build an organisation reflective of UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, minority and underrepresented groups, and those with varying levels of experience, provided they meet the skill requirements.

As a Disability Confident Scheme member, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please discuss any adjustments needed for the interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

• Recognized as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces.

• Participation in the Disability Confident Scheme Level 1.

• Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and additional days between Christmas and New Year.

• Double-matched pension up to 10%, discretionary bonus, and benefits allowance.

• Additional perks: E-Vehicle Scheme, Cycle2Work, Tech Scheme, gym discounts, and more.

• Life insurance 4x salary, access to EAP and financial wellbeing advice.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, hybrid working model, and investment in learning and development.

• Vibrant culture with employee-led affinity groups, social events, and initiatives on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.