Senior Program Manager / Transformation Lead

Our customer is seeking a highly experienced Senior ERP Transformation Lead to lead a large-scale business and ERP modernization initiative for a major Nordic enterprise.

This is a high-impact leadership assignment with direct exposure to executive stakeholders and responsibility for driving a complex transformation from legacy IFS environments to IFS Cloud. The role goes far beyond traditional project management and requires someone who can effectively lead change, influence senior decisionmakers, and build alignment across both business and technology organizations.

Youll take ownership of a strategic transformation program covering several core business functions, including:
Finance
Human Resources
Procurement & Supplier Management
Enterprise-wide business processes and supporting platforms

The objective is not only to modernize the ERP landscape, but also to transform business processes, governance models, and ways of working across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead a complex ERP transformation program end-to-end
Drive migration from legacy IFS to IFS Cloud
Act as the bridge between business and technology teams
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-level executives
Establish governance, alignment, and decision-making across the organization
Lead change management and business transformation activities

Requirements:
Proven experience leading large-scale ERP transformation programs
Strong IFS / IFS Cloud transformation experience
Background in business transformation and organizational change
Experience working directly with executive stakeholders
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in multinational and complex business environments

Ideal Profile:
You are a senior transformation leader who combines ERP expertise with strong executive presence and the ability to build alignment, challenge stakeholders, and drive change across business and IT functions.

Answer these questions separately in a few sentences and attach them to your application! (Mandatory!)
- Have you led an ERP transformation involving IFS or IFS Cloud?*
- Have you worked directly with CIO, CFO, or other C-level stakeholders?*
- Have you led business transformation alongside technology implementation?*
- Have you managed stakeholders across multiple countries or business units?*

Please apply with your updated CV, that clearly demonstrates your skills and experience relevant to this role.

Location: Finland
Languages: English required, Finnish preferred
Allocation: Full-time 100 %
Start: ASAP
Duration: 14-18 months initially, with potential extension

We offer you: We offer a versatile assignment where every day is different and interesting. We also offer a very competitive salary and good employee benefits.

Are you interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team? The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please be quick and submit your application!

Please include your salary expectation in your application. For more information, contact Kimmo Kärsämä, tel. 050 412 7500, [email protected]

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