This is a great opportunity to work for the UK's leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme

Senior Project Manager - ERP / PMO Transition

Company:NVS Group - The UK's leader in veterinary wholesale, consumables, software, and laboratory services.
Location:Stoke (3 days a week in-office)
Salary:£80k-£90k
Reporting to:Managing Director

Role Summary

NVS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with strong ERP expertiseto lead a critical IFS Cloud upgrade(currently version 7). This role will initially be hands-on in delivering the ERP upgrade in partnership with internal stakeholders (including the Change Manager), before transitioning into the Head of PMOrole.

As Head of PMO, the post-holder will establishand expand the PMO function, leading a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and support staff to deliver strategic change initiatives across the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on ERP delivery leadershipwith the strategic responsibility of building and embedding a new PMO capability.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: ERP Project Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of the IFS Cloud upgrade, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Define and deliver project scope, milestones, and budgets, securing stakeholder buy-in at each stage.

• Ensure business requirements, resource needs, and risks are clearly identifiedand managed.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

• Provide clear, regular reporting to the MD and SteerCo, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.

Phase 2: Transition to Head of PMO

Once the ERP upgrade is successfully delivered, the role evolves into Head of PMOwith the following responsibilities:

Leadership & PMO Establishment

• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing PMO team, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Admin support (perm and contract).

• Define and embed NVS Group project management standards, governance, and reporting processes.

• Oversee resource allocation, balancing capacityand capability across multiple projects.

• Mentor and develop PMO staff, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Project & Portfolio Oversight

• Implement and manage efficient project and portfolio management practices (PM3).

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed business outcomes.

• Act as the escalation point for project risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Oversee project budgets and resource management, escalating concerns to the MD/SteerCowhere appropriate.

Change Management

• Drive organisational change initiatives, embedding new processes, technology, and behaviours.

• Partner with the SteerCoto secure stakeholder buy-in and manage resistance to change.

• Create and implement communication and training plans to support adoption.

• Foster a culture of change readiness and adaptability.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between business priorities and PMO delivery.

• Champion continuous improvement, integrating lessons learned to refine PMO processes and governance.

• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to drive business value.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementations(ideally IFS).

• Strong business focus(business processes, functionality, commercial outcomes) rather than purely technical delivery.

• Experience working with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software(ideally PM3).

• Demonstrated knowledge of how a PMO function operates, ideally with experience building or scaling a PMO.

• Strong leadership and communication skills - able to influence at all levels, including board/SteerCo.

• Hands-on delivery experience with the ability to balance operational detail with strategic vision.

• Availability to start within a short notice period (cannot accommodate 3-month notice).

Desirable Experience

• Experience in wholesale, warehouse, supply chain, or distribution environments.

• Exposure to veterinary, healthcare, or related industries.

• Relevant certifications: PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute, with a focus on delivering measurable business value.

• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Straight-talker and strong communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Hands-on and proactive, willing to lead from the front during project delivery.

• Collaborative and inspirational leader, capable of building and motivating teams.

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