Fusion Programme Manager

Please note, this role is fixed term for 12 months.

Great journeys start with great people

Here at LNER, we're shaping the future of rail on one of the UK's most iconic routes. From our high\-speed Azuma fleet, redefining long\-distance travel, to our next generation of trains, Serenza, this is a moment of real transformation for LNER. We're investing in cutting\-edge technology, sustainability, and most importantly our people, to deliver outstanding experiences for our customers. There has never been a more exciting time to grow your career with LNER!

So, what exactly does our Fusion Programme Manager do?

We're looking for a strategic and forward\-thinking Fusion Programme Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Oracle Fusion AI and Continuous Improvement roadmap.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how one of the UK's leading train operators uses technology to improve processes, enhance user experience and deliver better outcomes for our colleagues and customers. As our Programme Manager, you'll own and lead the Oracle Fusion roadmap, ensuring it continues to deliver value across Finance, Procurement, People and wider corporate functions.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll translate strategic priorities, user needs and emerging Oracle capabilities into a clear and prioritised programme of enhancements which improve efficiency, simplify processes and enable smarter decision making.

You'll also be involved in;

• Driving the adoption of new Oracle capabilities, translating quarterly releases and emerging technologies into meaningful business improvements.


• Championing continuous improvement across ERP and HCM processes, promoting standardisation, simplification and excellent user experiences.


• Overseeing the end\-to\-end delivery of enhancements including impact assessments, testing, deployment planning and successful transition into business\-as\-usual support.


• Managing complex dependencies across projects, suppliers, technical teams and business functions to maintain delivery momentum.


• Building strong partnerships across Finance, People, Procurement, IT and operational teams acting as the bridge between business ambition and technical delivery.


• Leading governance forums, stakeholder engagement and communications, ensuring informed decision making and clear accountability.


• Supporting change adoption through effective training, coaching and engagement activities.


• Ensuring all platform changes meet governance, security, compliance, audit and data privacy requirements.


• Improving reporting, management information and data quality to enable better insight and benefits tracking.


• Managing supplier relationships and lead managed support contract renewals when required.


• Defining, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, measuring service performance, process efficiency, automation benefits and user adoption.


• Leading benefits realisation activity, ensuring investments deliver measurable value and inform future roadmap decisions.

As our Fusion Programme Manager, you'll bring the experience, leadership and commercial awareness needed to deliver complex, business critical change. You'll be confident operating at pace, building strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and turning ambitious plans into tangible outcomes.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Significant programme management experience, successfully delivering large scale enterprise system and transformational change programmes.


• Experience working with ERP and HCM platforms, driving continuous improvement and business benefits.


• Proven experience leading complex, multi\-disciplinary projects and programmes from inception through to delivery.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, engage and lead colleagues and partners at all levels.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and business development skills, with the confidence to build consensus and deliver successful outcomes.


• A strong track record of people leadership, including leading, developing and motivating high\-performing teams.


• The ability to navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions and develop solutions.


• Experience of benefits realisation, programme governance and KPI tracking to ensure successful delivery and measurable outcomes.


• Experience of leading high\-value tender and procurement processes.


• A sound understanding of cost control, budget management and the preparation of formal business cases and programme documentation.


• A collaborative approach, with a passion for working across teams and creating an inclusive environment where people can thrive.

• Experience of working with Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM solutions.


• Knowledge of AI\-enabled enterprise systems, automation technologies.


• Experience in regulated or complex operational environments.


• Formal qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, Agile or APMG Change Management, supported by substantial practical delivery experience.

• Free travel on LNER, plus 75% off other companies' tickets (for you and your dependents).


• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service).


• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends and family.


• Generous pension scheme.


• Annual cycle to work schemes/electric vehicle scheme.


• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers.


• Health and wellbeing schemes and discounts.


• A host of training opportunities to help further your career.


• Rewards and awards to recognise when you shine.

We're on a mission to become the UK's most loved, forward\-thinking, and responsible train operating company in the UK. This means making a real difference by doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and the communities and destinations we serve. Together, we're shaping the future of rail travel through our passion, our innovation, and our extraordinary people. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive and engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey. This means that when you're with LNER, you can truly be yourself—and it's why so many of our colleagues choose to stay and grow with us.

• Diversity and inclusion \- We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively create opportunities to inspire and attract diverse talent to join LNER. We are committed to supporting all candidates, so if you require any adjustments or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.


• Developing our people \- We're creating a learning culture that enables our people to be the best they can be. We support development and career journeys with the right tools and resources, aligned to our people priorities: readiness for Great British Rail, the future world of work and strong, people focused leadership that delivers for our people, customers, and business.


• Health and wellbeing \- To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.

At LNER, safety is our top priority. If your application is successful and you're new to the business, we'll carry out a basic DBS check as part of our pre\-employment process. This is only takes place once a conditional job offer has been made. The DBS check looks for any unspent convictions and conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974\. If there's evidence of an unspent conviction or a conditional caution, the details of these will be reviewed internally by a cross functional panel on a case\-by\-case basis before a final offer of employment is confirmed. Please note that in some cases, this may result in an offer being withdrawn. Further information on how we collect and use this data is available on our privacy notice.

Medical screening

We're a safety conscious business, so when joining LNER in any role you'll need to pass a medical screening and a drugs and alcohol test before we can confirm an unconditional job offer. For safety\-critical roles, a safety\-critical medical will also be required. Our Talent Team will be on hand to guide you through the process and will send you a medical questionnaire by email. Once complete, this will go directly to our in\-house Health and Wellbeing team who will contact you to arrange a convenient location, date and time for your medical appointment. We currently have clinics in Kings Cross, Doncaster, Newcastle and Edinburgh. The sooner we can do it, the better, so please try to be flexible with your availability. Once your medical is approved, we'll finalise any last details and look forward to you joining the team!

How to apply

We have fantastic opportunities for people from all different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER.

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