About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP implementation initiative. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the JD Edwards project lifecycle, from initial planning through successful deployment and post-implementation support. You will leverage ERP-specific expertise to ensure our organization maximizes the value of this robust ERP solution while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with clear milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements aligned with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne implementation best practices

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of JD Edwards implementation, including requirements gathering, system design, module configuration, testing, data migration, training, and go-live

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, identifying and mitigating risks proactively while adhering to JD Edwards implementation methodologies

• Establish effective communication channels with stakeholders at all levels, including HarperCollins colleagues in the USA, providing regular status updates and escalating issues appropriately

• Coordinate with Oracle JD Edwards consultants, third-party vendors, and internal and external IT teams to ensure alignment and integration across the technology ecosystem

• Facilitate business process reengineering discussions to optimize workflows within JD Edwards modules (Financial Management, Supply Chain, etc.)

• Develop change management strategies to ensure smooth organizational adoption of JD Edwards processes and interfaces

• Create and maintain project documentation, including JD Edwards-specific requirements, test plans, training materials, and standard operating procedures

• Monitor project KPIs and deliver regular progress reports to executive leadership

• Oversee JD Edwards module configuration decisions to ensure they align with business requirements

• Manage the JD Edwards technical environment strategy across development, testing, and production instances

• Coordinate JD Edwards security role design and implementation

• Oversee customization, extension, and integration requirements for JD Edwards, ensuring they follow best practices

Required skills:

• Extensive experience of managing complex IT implementation projects, with at least 2 ERP implementations successfully completed

• Preferred: Significant experience specifically with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne implementations

• Strong understanding of business processes across multiple functions (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, etc.)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne architecture (or other equivalent ERP system), including module configuration, customization approaches, and integration capabilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Strong knowledge of change management principles and methodologies

• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Industry-specific knowledge relevant to our business

• Experience with data migration and integration between legacy systems

• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools

• Understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud deployment models

• Experience with process mapping and business process reengineering

 Success in this Role

The ideal candidate will balance technical JD Edwards knowledge with strong business acumen, driving the project forward while ensuring the implemented solution meets organizational objectives and delivers expected ROI. You will serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating requirements into effective JD Edwards configurations while managing expectations throughout the implementation journey.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Private healthcare cover and life assurance

• Summer Hours 

• Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

• Relocation Rent Support Loan 

• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work

• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal

• Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers

• Gym membership discount

• Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days

• We're a certified Carbon Neutral company

• Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books

• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts

• Onsite prayer room 

At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities.  This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.