FILLED: PERMANENT (ref #DB6058) Sales System Development Manager

Role overview:

Our client is a global market-leader in the design and manufacture of hi-tech consumer and business products and applications.

They immediately require an experienced project manager to:

a) set up and manage a newly consolidated support function (circa 7 permanent resources) supporting a range of business systems and processes within the sales function.

b) act as a project manager for ongoing developments and enhancements in the sales function.

Deadline:
PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 5 pm on Wednesday 29th September 2010. Responses received after this time may be considered but will not be included on the initial client shortlist.

Role and Responsibilities:

The role sits within a larger Sales BPR function created to project manage strategic projects within EMEIA and worldwide. Responsibilities include:

* Direct line management of 7 support resources

* Establishing metrics that define the effective management / operation of the systems and reporting performance of this new consolidated function

* Define and implement consistent and well-documented set of business processes in support of the sales systems (e.g. POS systems and channel systems)

* Autonomously managing projects of varying scale and complexity (multiple projects in a matrixed organisation)

* Leading cross-functional development teams with consultative direction from management

* Reviewing business requirements, ensure clarity and establish expectations for services requested (the role sits between the business and internal IT, who are responsible for IT delivery)

* Helping establish processes for team members to ensure project goals are met

* Developing and executing project plans, defining scope, schedule, deliverables, resource and cost

* Helping prioritize team activities and drive resolution of risks, issues and dependencies across all areas of the project

* Effectively communicating status and issues to team members, management and other project stakeholders

* Facilitating focused, concise status and design meetings Qualifications and experience

The following experience is mandatory:

1. Previous experience of setting up and running business systems support functions and providing support to internal stakeholders from senior to operational level (preferably within a sales channel environment)

2. Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering multiple projects in a fast paced global matrixed environment (technology / telecommunications would be advantegous)

3. Excellent supervision, presentation, interpersonal and senior stakeholder management skills The ideal candidate will meet all the above criteria and be a self-starter, pragmatic, results-driven individual used to working autonomously to achieve results in a matrixed environment.

Logistics

Salary: Please confirm current package.
Location: Central London, with regular European travel
Start Date: Immediate