Sterlington, PLLC
IT Programme Manager - ERP systems (remote)
Job Summary
The role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of a business-critical transformation program focused on implementing Practice Management and Document Management Systems for a legal firm. The candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate stakeholder engagement, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure successful change adoption. Relevant experience includes managing enterprise finance or ERP systems, particularly in legal or professional services environments. Strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills are essential to drive modernization and integration efforts.
Required Skills
Job Description
Position Title: IT Programme Manager - ERP systems (remote)
Contract: Interim / Contractor
Reports to: Head of Technology
Our Firm:
Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.
Role Summary
We are seeking an accomplished IT Programme Manager to lead a business-critical transformation programme involving the implementation of a new Practice Management System (PMS) and Document Management System (DMS). This role will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of finance and document systems that underpin core business operations, reporting, and service delivery.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor programmes that involve enterprise-level finance platforms and modern document management solutions. Familiarity with platforms such as Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, or cloud-based finance and operations systems (including Microsoft Dynamics) would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full programme lifecycle for the implementation of a new PMS and DMS, from planning and procurement through to delivery and post-go-live support.
- Define governance frameworks, reporting cadence, and risk mitigation strategies across workstreams.
- Engage stakeholders from IT, finance, legal/commercial, and operations to ensure business alignment and successful change outcomes.
- Oversee vendor management, including system integrators and technology partners involved in platform configuration and data migration.
- Coordinate the integration of the PMS with related systems such as billing, HR, CRM, reporting, and data management platforms.
- Drive the transition to a modern DMS, improving document workflows, security, and compliance.
- Lead change management efforts to ensure successful user adoption and sustained benefit realization.
Essential Experience
- Strong track record delivering enterprise finance system or ERP programmes within mid-to-large organizations.
- Experience implementing Practice Management Systems (e.g. Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, or similar) and delivering transformation across finance, billing, and operational functions.
- Background in document management system implementations across complex or regulated environments.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple third-party vendors across technical and business-facing workstreams.
- Understanding of integration design between finance platforms and enterprise systems such as HR, CRM, and reporting tools.
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or comparable cloud-based ERP platforms would be beneficial.
- Experience in programme delivery within legal, consulting, or professional services sectors.
- Familiarity with business intelligence/reporting (e.g. Power BI), master data management, and data warehouse environments.
- Knowledge of legacy system decommissioning and modernization planning.
Skills & Competencies
- Programme governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management
- Enterprise finance systems, time/billing workflows, and integration
- Change management, communications, and training leadership
- RAID management, vendor oversight, budget control
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Qualifications
- PRINCE2, MSP, or PMP certified.
- Degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related discipline.
- Agile or ITIL experience/certifications desirable.
Sterlington, PLLC
Sterlington is an international law firm with leading capabilities in sophisticated transactional and litigation work.
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