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The Opportunity

The Finance Systems Transformation Programme is a major change initiative that supports Arup’s Global Finance Vision. The programme will transform our future finance capabilities by enabling significant operational change through the worldwide implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM across Arup.

Delivering a modern cloud-based finance foundation will allow data and processes to be unified to enhance decision-making, increase efficiency and improve user experience, strengthening our organisation for the future.

The Programme will be delivered by a dedicated, collaborative, cross-functional and multi-location team working closely with our Finance team, our wider business and the implementation partner to ensure a successful outcome.

The Project Manager will be part of a team responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery management of the Oracle Fusion Finance application implementations. Working in close partnership with the Business Solution Architect and the System Integration (SI) partner, the role will oversee planning, coordination, governance, and delivery execution across all Fusion Finance workstreams, ensuring the programme is delivered on time, to scope, and within agreed budget.

The role will act as the primary point of accountability for programme delivery management, integrating functional, technical, and change activities into a coherent delivery plan. The ability to manage complex dependencies across functional, technical, data, and business teams and to challenge to ensure the optimal solution

The successful candidate will bring strong project management capability, hands-on experience of Oracle Finance Fusion implementations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Planning & Delivery:

Own integrated planning and end-to-end delivery of Fusion Finance workstreams, including scope, milestones, deliverables, dependencies and critical path.

Coordinate day-to-day delivery activities across functional, technical, data, and testing resources within the workstream.

Track progress against plan, proactively managing issues, risks, and dependencies to ensure delivery ‑on time.

Work in conjunction with other programme management to ensure the full scope of the programme is efficiently controlled

Functional Lead Partnership:

Work closely with the Functional Leads and functional experts to translate functional scope into clear delivery plans and executable activities.

Ensure functional design, build, testing, and deployment activities are appropriately sequenced and resourced.

Support the Functional Leads in managing priorities and resolving delivery constraints particularly ensuring that the EPM and ERP milestones are harmonised.

Governance, Reporting & Controls:

Manage workstream governance in line with programme standards, including RAID logs, status reporting, and milestone reviews.

Prepare and present regular workstream status updates to the Programme Directors and programme forums.

Ensure adherence to programme change control and approval processes and work with the Finance PMO team to ensure consistent approaches and communications

Resource & Vendor Coordination:

Coordinate internal resources working with system integrator teams, and third-party vendors working within the workstream.

Monitor delivery partner performance against agreed plans and escalate issues as required.

Support onboarding and alignment of new resources into the workstream.

Integration & Dependency Management:

Identify and manage cross workstream and programme dependencies, working with peer PMs, workstream leads and the programme PMO.

Identify and manage dependencies between EPM modules and ERP Finance processes (e.g. GL, COA, master data) and with the People Fusion HCM programme

Coordinate integration points between EPM and ERP, and downstream reporting platforms.

Work with Data and Technical Leads to ensure data flows and cutover activities are aligned across workstreams.

Testing & Deployment Support:

Plan and manage workstream activities across all testing phases (System, Integration, UAT).

Coordinate defect management, readiness assessments, and entry/exit criteria for each testing stage.

Support cutover planning, go live, and early life support activities for the workstream.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

Act as a key point of coordination between business stakeholders, Functional Leads, Technical Leads, and delivery partners.

Ensure clear communication of workstream plans, risks, decisions, and progress across business and delivery teams.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact simon.duckworth@arup.com

Is this role right for you?

· Proven experience project managing large‑scale Oracle ERP and EPM implementations

· Strong experience delivering multi‑workstream programmes within complex organisational environments.

· Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with senior functional and technical leads.

· Strong understanding of ERP and EPM delivery lifecycles, including design, build, test, deploy, and hypercare.

· Experience working with system integrators and third‑party delivery partners.

· Strong financial management skills, including budget tracking and commercial awareness.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and governance skills.

· Experienced in global finance transformation programmes and working with finance teams is highly desirable.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact simon.duckworth@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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