FILLED: Senior Project Manager, Global Manufacturing Company, 3 months +, Midlands, Up to 600pd + expenses, Immediate start

Interim Senior Project Manager,
Global Manufacturing Company
3 months +, Midlands

Up to  600pd + expenses, Immediate start


Role Summary
Our client, a niche consultancy, is working with a global manufacturing company to set up a new internal function to provide Integration Services across the group.

This new function will define and implement a world class target architecture and IT operating environment, instill globally consistent governance practices, and provide effective integration support to project and programme teams throughout the project lifecycle.

They require an interim project manager with a strong SDLC background and appreciation of large and complex architectures and IT environments to manage the organisational and process workstreams required to set up this new function.

n.b. although an appreciation of IT and architecture is required, this is not a hands-on technical or architect role.

Role Detail
The project manager will report directly to the Consulting Engagement Director.

The mobilisation workstreams cover the definition of a target architecture and environment, a detailed operating model with supporting polices and procedures, and a demand / resource planning process.

The role will include the following responsibilities:
* Monitor the day to day deliverables and milestones of the Integration Services  team
* Maintain, evolve and manage the essential plans, deliverables, governance and quality process across all workstreams
* Provide support for the day-to-day activities of the team and ensure effective  mobilisation and effectiveness of resources to delivery against agreed plans
* Liaise with key project / programme personnel to understand future demand for Integration services and plan effective utilisation of the team to provide appropriate levels of service
* Develop and deliver appropriate MI on Integration Services for publication to all stakeholders
* Maintain and action the RAID log, escalate issues and concerns to the Function  Head or Engagement Director, as necessary.
* Develop and drive a communications plan to stakeholders and the project community that will drive adoption of new processes, patterns and practices.  Work with main client IT departments to help align processes and outputs
* Develop the detail of the function's strategy and roadmap, supporting the Function Head in developing the detail behind the vision, strategy and roadmap for the function
* Provide input and co-ordinate the development and publication of the Integration Services operating model and guide.

Skills and Experience Required

* Strong experience of how SDLC methodologies are used in large and complex IT environments

* Experienced in planning and managing different programmes including technical,  organisational, process and business driven initiatives

* Good understanding of the role and benefits of enterprise architecture

* Strong all round Project Management skills with supporting qualifications

* Either a Management Consulting background or prior experience working as a consulting associate

david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk