{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Catch Up Podcast","title":"From Invoice Clerk to Program Director: Kerry Hughes Wright on Climbing the D365 Career Ladder","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2581,"description":"What does it take to lead a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 project across dozens of countries and legacy systems? In this episode of The Catch Up Podcast, host Phillip Blackmore is joined by Kerry Hughes Wright, a seasoned delivery leader with decades of experience in ERP transformations. Together, they unpack the complexities of global rollouts, the nuances of team and process management, and the real-world challenges of implementing D365 Finance & Operations across a rapidly expanding enterprise.\"One of the reasons I was able to kind of progress into some of the roles I progressed into was I had that exposure to literally every single part of a business. That for me was my college, it was my university.\" - Kerry Hughes WrightKerry shares her fascinating journey from leaving school at 16 to leading enterprise-wide technology programmes, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how successful ERP delivery is shaped not by technology alone, but by people, process, and perseverance. With honest reflections, strategic guidance, and practical examples, this episode is essential listening for CIOs, project leaders, and anyone navigating digital transformation in large organisations.Kerry Hughes Wright: A global programme lead and ERP transformation expert, Kerry has over 40 years of experience in business operations and delivery leadership. She currently leads a complex global rollout of Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations and is known for her people-first, methodology-driven approach to programme success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to structure and lead a successful D365 Finance & Operations programmeWhy people and processes matter more than technology in ERP deliveryKey considerations when integrating legacy systems and managing data qualityThe importance of methodology, project planning, and using Azure DevOpsCareer advice for professionals entering the Microsoft D365 ecosystemAction Points:Prioritise People in Your Programme: Ensure you dedicate...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iWBZTiC94l_5ILnmTBn8PhdqZZ1oGG1Nu4q8ji6v23Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDYz/NGM5ZWU5NzM4OTI1/ZDA5YTgxYmExZTBj/NDc5YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}