Transformation Project Manager

We are looking for a Transformation Project Manager (TPM) to join the Frontier team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a homebased role but there is a requirement to travel to our Witham St Hughs office in Lincolnshire on a weekly basis.You will manage projects whilst helping deliver strategic change initiatives that support Frontier's long-term goals. The role will help deliver new governance, stakeholder engagement, and change management practices alongside project management objectives.This specific role will support the implementation of a new finance system. The Transformation Project Manager will work closely with both the Technology team, Product function and specialist business teams to plan the rollout, develop training plans, and manage communications. Previous experience delivering similar system implementation projects is an advantage as is knowledge of the Infor Finance or ERP solution.The BenefitsCompetitive salary25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your careerEmployee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employeesLife Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women's network groupsCycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchersAbout YouProven experience managing complex transformation or change projectsStrong understanding of governance frameworks and portfolio reportingExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsKnowledge of change management with experience in transformation, PMO, or programme delivery rolesProficiency in project management toolingDegree-level education or equivalent professional experienceProfessional certification in project or programme management (Prince2, MSP, PMP, or Agile PM) is desirableYour RoleAs a Transformation Project Manager your role will involve:Leading the end-to-end delivery of transformation projects, ensuring scope, timelines and budgets are metApplying governance standards and maintaining accurate reporting to the Transformation OfficeMonitoring progress using RAG status and escalating risks/issues promptlyDriving and embedding effective change management practices across initiativesEngaging stakeholders to build understanding and commitment to changeIdentifying and delivering short-term wins to maintain momentumActing as a key liaison between business units, programme leads and senior stakeholdersProviding clear, timely updates on progress, risks and decisions requiredAligning communication plans across initiatives for consistencyIdentifying risks and dependencies early and developing mitigation strategiesSecuring and allocating resources to ensure successful deliveryForecasting resource needs, managing allocation and, alongside relationship owners, overseeing third-party vendors and contractsDeveloping and managing project budgets, monitoring actual vs. forecasted spend and reporting variances to ensure financial controlHelping define, track, and report on project benefits to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and measurable outcomesEstablishing quality standards for deliverables and conducting regular reviews to maintain compliance with agreed specificationsWorking with the business Finance experts to ensure all project activities meet relevant legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirementsCapturing lessons learned and embedding best practices into future projects to drive efficiency and effectivenessWorking with Transformation Programme Manager to produce dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to inform decisionsSupporting internal teams through knowledge transfer and with the project delivery team and vendor, create training materials for Frontier usersWorking with the Technical Delivery Lead to ensure robust data migration and integration plans, addressing cybersecurity and data privacy requirementsWe encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.About UsFrontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success. Our business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, Customer First and Expertise - or 'ICE'. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values. Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.