Governance Manager – FTC – 18 Months

Regions • Bath • 1d ago

Job Benefits: FTC

Job Title: Governance Manager – Global Technology Programme – 18 Month FTC

Location: 3 days onsite in Bath and 2 days remote
Industry: Manufacturing
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Governance Leader looking to play a pivotal role in a large-scale digital transformation? My client who is a renowned Manufacturing Firm are looking for a Governance Manager to join a global programme rolling out a new ERP for the firm. You’ll lead the governance of strategic delivery partners and ensure operational compliance across vendor engagement, data security, and financial control.

Please note this is an 18 month FTC paying up to £70,000 per annum and requires 3 days onsite in the Bath office.

ROLE

As the Governance Manager, you will oversee the governance framework within a global ERP transformation programme. You’ll be responsible for ensuring third-party delivery—spanning Systems Integrators (SIs), Business Integrators (BIs), and other vendors—meets compliance, performance, and commercial expectations.

You will lead a small governance team with two direct reports: one focused on vendor management and another on service transition and hypercare. The role will also interface across programme, infrastructure, and finance teams, driving best practices across licensing, access controls, financial governance, and change management. Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Own and evolve the governance framework across all third-party partnerships.
Line manage and support two direct reports across vendor and service transition functions.
Ensure alignment of partner access, role management, and licensing with compliance and policy.
Drive GDPR compliance across the partner ecosystem.
Lead financial oversight activities, including budgeting, Azure cost reporting, and invoice validation.
Act as a governance lead for all change requests between the programme and Systems Integrators.
Coordinate responses to partner-related queries, risks, and escalations.
Support seamless handovers from programme delivery into business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
Contribute to executive reporting and governance boards with partner insights and risk updates.YOU

YOU

The Manufacturing Company are looking for a Governance Manager with a mix of technical understanding, leadership capability, and a sharp eye for compliance and financial detail. If you’re experienced in managing complex delivery partnerships and want to influence real change, this could be the perfect fit.

Essential:

Experience in governance, compliance, or IT delivery oversight in large-scale tech programmes.
Strong knowledge of vendor management, contract governance, and third-party controls.
Familiarity with ERP Platforms
Understanding of access controls (RBAC), licence and identity management.
Financial governance experience including Azure cost optimisation and reporting.
Solid knowledge of GDPR and global data protection standards.
Experience working in structured programme environments or PMO functions.
Proven leadership ability managing teams and cross-functional engagement.

Desirable:

Previous experience in an ERP rollout.
Knowledge of Azure licensing and Microsoft enterprise agreements.
Understanding of ITIL frameworks and service transition.
Experience working across global or multi-region governance structures.

Key Competencies

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and documentation
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Proven leadership and mentoring capability
Organised and effective in managing competing priorities
Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality

For more information please reach out to Lauren Stutz at La Fosse – lauren.stutz@lafosee.com

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