FILLED Interim #DM4072 IT Project Manager - Berkshire

Background:
Our client, a global services company, is undertaking an IT project to replace their reporting system. They are looking for an experienced project manager to lead, shape and deliver the first phase of this work.

The Role:
The company is replacing the main reporting system, used globally for finance, operations, revenue and planning purposes.
This work will be undertaken jointly between internal IT resources and external third parties.

Specific responsibilities of the role will include:
Creating the PID (Project Initiation Document), business case & work programme to initiate the project;
Complex stakeholder management of multiple stakeholders within the business with differing objectives;
Managing commercial negotiations with external suppliers;
Leading, shaping and delivering the first phase of the project.

Skills / Experience required:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
Experienced project manager with a structured approach to the full IT project lifecycle [it would suit a candidate at “Manager” level within a management or IT consultancy]
Excellent stakeholder management ability
Experience of negotiating commercial arrangements & working with external 3rd party technology providers
Logistics:
Rate: £400 per day
Location: Berkshire / M4 corridor

Approx duration: Initially 3 months with strong possibility of extension.Please contact David Meggitt for more information.