Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead their operations and drive efficiency in their delivery internally
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborating with senior internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage the overall cross-program business roadmap
2. Establishing an integrated governance structure over program plan, resources and conflicts to promote success of large scale Programs
3. Establishing and embedding principles or outcomes that help to drive such governance
4. Managing the risks to program and project delivery through ensuring that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place across the business
5. Effectively communicating change in business roadmap timelines, considering the impact on business priorities and KPIs.
6. Being proactive in anticipating potential challenges and addressing them
7. Working closely with Program Sponsors and senior business stakeholders to secure appropriate and timely business involvement in the program
8. Working closely with Systems, IT and Networks Divisions as well as project sponsors to ensure the timely availability of "on-demand" resources in line with the plan
9. Preparing material for information and for decision making at the stakeholder, board and executive meetings
10. Facilitating and participating in the Executive Committee meetings in accordance with the required cadence
11. Collaborating with external partners to develop and embed a set of best practices
12. Creating an environment that supports continuous connectivity, collaboration and knowledge sharing
13. Supporting the development and implementation of best-in-class operating models (people, processes, technology) in accordance with company vision and design principles.
14. Managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business teams, ensuring that test cases are fit for purpose and have the correct level of coverage.
15. Working with different functions on defining and implementing performance indicators and service-level agreements with internal customers
The Ideal Candidate:
16. You have 5 years of experience in a senior change role leading complex business and IT projects in scale environments.
17. You are a highly motivated, delivery focused leader with superb interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence while expertly meeting tight deadlines.
18. You are an innovator and self-starter who thrives on identifying solutions and opportunities within a business, demonstrating confidence in managing communications and engagement at all organisational levels.
19. You have a demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-line organisation and have highly developed stakeholder management, influencing and negotiating skills.
20. In this regard, you will demonstrate genuine thought leadership to support resolution of challenges impacting people and the organisation.
21. You have a positive outlook, a 'can-do' attitude and thrive on working in a multi-cultural team.
22. You will be familiar with the issues that can arise with the implementation of large-scale package IT solutions in a business environment
23. A familiarity with Cloud-based solutions is advantageous.
24. You have experience in implementing business systems in operational organisations, solving complex challenges, working in and supporting multiple different projects as part of a cohesive program of change.
25. You have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and are proficient in the MS Office Suite.
26. You are educated to degree and/or masters level.
27. Negotiation skills and experience in decentralised business would be beneficial.
28. You'll be strategic as well as tactical, providing "hands on support" where appropriate. You will be passionate about the successful delivery of the company's continued transformation as a sustainable and profitable business.
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