The Opportunity
We are working with a private equity backed distribution business who is at a pivotal point in its technology journey. They are embarking on an enterprise-wide ERP implementation across finance, supply chain, distribution, procurement, field service management, and CRM. We are seeking an Interim Program Director to take full ownership of this program through go-live and post go-live remediation, forecasted for end of 2027. The role will be hybrid working in Western Sydney.

The Role
This is a hands-on, interim engagement for a seasoned Program Director with a demonstrated track record of delivering ERP programs in product-based businesses. You will step in at a critical juncture: platform selection is imminent and the program structure needs to be established quickly.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer and Chief Executive Officer, you will own end-to-end delivery accountability and act as the primary interface between the business, the advisory partner, and the systems integrator.

This role does not require a technical PM - this is a functional delivery role.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the end-to-end program plan, including milestones, dependencies, critical path, and go-live readiness across each deployment cluster.
- Establish programme governance and structure from the ground up, driving pace and accountability across all workstreams.
- Lead a cluster-based rollout approach, ensuring each geography and function is fully scoped, resourced, and de-risked before proceeding.
- Manage the advisory partner and systems integrator, holding both accountable to scope, timeline, and quality commitments.
- Work closely with internal subject matter experts across finance, supply chain, distribution,



and field service to capture requirements and drive change readiness.
- Maintain clear governance and reporting cadences for the CIO and executive stakeholders, translating program complexity into plain business language.
- Proactively manage risks and scope, identifying issues early and implementing pragmatic solutions to keep the program on track.

What You'll Bring

- A proven track record as a Program Director with end-to-end ownership and accountability for enterprise ERP implementations of comparable scale and complexity.
- Strong experience in physical product, inventory, or supply chain businesses is a must. Backgrounds in distribution, wholesale, or similar product-based industries are well suited to this role.
- Exposure to tier-one ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite), with solid functional understanding across finance, supply chain, and distribution modules.
- Demonstrated ability to manage external advisory and implementation partners concurrently, holding vendors accountable to scope, timeline, and quality.
- Experience with phased or cluster-based deployment approaches, and the ability to operate effectively across complex, multi-site environments.
- Hands-on and in the detail, comfortable leading delivery with lean resources and navigating ambiguity with confidence.
- A transparent and credible communicator across business and technology stakeholders at all levels.

To be eligible for this role, you must be available immediately or on short notice and hold full Australian work rights without restrictions for the duration of the engagement.

To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement. For specific enquiries, please contact Giulia Nesci at ••••@derwentsearch.com.au referencing 34645. Applications close: 14 August 2026

📌 Interim Program Director (Sydney)
🏢 Derwent Search
📍 Sydney