FILLED - Project Manager, Works Order Mgt System (DB6172)
Interim Project Manager
Works Order Management System Implementation
9 months +
M25/M11 Corridor
Works Order Management System Implementation
9 months +
M25/M11 Corridor
ASAP Start
up to £600 pd
Summary
up to £600 pd
Application Deadline: Thursday 13th February 12 pm.
Summary
Our client, providing maintenance services within the
construction sector, is implementing an integrated works order management
system to efficiently handle, schedule, allocate and handle commercial aspects
of all orders for the sites it maintains.
The solution has been rolled out to parts of the organisation, but its functionality has not been fully utilised, due to a combination of systems instability, user, infrastructure and 3rd party supplier issues.
They immediately require a business-focused IT project manager with hands-on experience of delivering bespoke software solutions in small-to-medium sized companies and excellent supplier management skills to turnaround the project and complete the implementation.
The solution has been rolled out to parts of the organisation, but its functionality has not been fully utilised, due to a combination of systems instability, user, infrastructure and 3rd party supplier issues.
They immediately require a business-focused IT project manager with hands-on experience of delivering bespoke software solutions in small-to-medium sized companies and excellent supplier management skills to turnaround the project and complete the implementation.
Role and Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Project Business owner and
Client CTO, this wide-ranging role will include the following:
* Continued development of the detailed integrated
project schedule to ensure that all milestones, tasks and allocations are
assigned, scheduled and understood
* Stakeholder and project progress reporting (budgets, plans, risks, issues, dependencies, action logs, etc)
* Preparation of roll out plans for the solution (both enhancements to existing sites and new rollouts)
* Developing a strong technical appreciation for the components of the system (e.g. interfaces, system, platform, data flow, handheld units)
* Stakeholder and project progress reporting (budgets, plans, risks, issues, dependencies, action logs, etc)
* Preparation of roll out plans for the solution (both enhancements to existing sites and new rollouts)
* Developing a strong technical appreciation for the components of the system (e.g. interfaces, system, platform, data flow, handheld units)
* Preparation of user requirement documents to be issued
to internal / external IT solutions suppliers where new or changed user
requirements are identified
* Close liaison with main software suppliers to ensure that solutions are properly documented, correct development approach followed, deadlines met
* Planning and co-ordination of UAT with business and supplier resources
* Planning of all training, communication and change management activities required during the implementations to ensure engagement and adoption
* Monitor current implementations to assess process compliance and systems effectiveness and capture fault reporting, working closely with business and support teams to identify remedial actions
* Define appropriate support requirements and procedures for the solution (support to be provided by the client)
* Close liaison with main software suppliers to ensure that solutions are properly documented, correct development approach followed, deadlines met
* Planning and co-ordination of UAT with business and supplier resources
* Planning of all training, communication and change management activities required during the implementations to ensure engagement and adoption
* Monitor current implementations to assess process compliance and systems effectiveness and capture fault reporting, working closely with business and support teams to identify remedial actions
* Define appropriate support requirements and procedures for the solution (support to be provided by the client)
Key Skills and Requirements
Essential
* IT Solutions delivery within small / medium sized companies - structured, methodical project manager with specific experience of implementing bespoke software solutions in small or medium sized corporate environments
* IT Solutions delivery within small / medium sized companies - structured, methodical project manager with specific experience of implementing bespoke software solutions in small or medium sized corporate environments
* Project Turnaround / Rescue / Recovery experience -
proven experience in turning around or recovering projects in difficult
circumstances
* 3rd party Supplier Management / Relationship
Management - demonstrable experience of managing 3rd party suppliers as a core element of project delivery, with strong stakeholder management skills
Advantageous
Construction sector experience.
Construction sector experience.