FILLED: Interim [ref# DM4106] Communications and PMO Manager

Summary:

Our client is a Global FMCG business operating in 60 countries. They are consolidating their finance function around an ERP system worldwide.

They are looking for a junior consultant to work in a communications/pmo role in a project to develop an "Academy Portal" for the ERP system.

Role:

The associate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and managing updates to the Portal - this is a single point
of reference for the Academy and associated tools.

• Managing different communication content within the context of the portal
across the project

• Supporting general communications regarding the project.

• Providing general administrative/pmo support - managing budgets, setting
up workshops with global attendees etc.

Ideally the client is looking for someone who's proactive and happy to balance priorities across two project managers who work together. They will work off their own initiative and preferably have some SAP or large-scale system implementation experience.

KEY skills/requirements:

* Experience in a tier 1 consultancy environment.

* Good communication skills, competent with Powerpoint etc., happy to produce different types of content

* Proactive and able to work off own initiative.

* SAP or large scale system implementation preferred.

Logistics:

Rate: Rate Up to £300 per day.

Location: London

Approx duration: 5 months with extension likely

Please use the "Contact us" button above to email David Meggitt, quoting "BLOG REF: DM4106" for more information.

FILLED: Interim [ref# DB6046] Rewards Consultant, Global HR Transformation Programme

Summary

Our client, a global investment / retail bank, has embarked on an HR transformation programme to standardise its approach to delivering pensions, rewards and benefits.

They are looking to recruit an interim HR project lead with experience in this area to work with the new head of Pensions / Rewards / Benefits to shape the new operating model, organisation structure, job roles, processes and systems requirements.

Role and responsibilities

You will be expected to partner with the head of Reward, Pensions and Benefits (a senior member of the Group HR team) and their team to:

- lead the development of a target operating model / high level design for this part of HR

- set out the high level design of the products / services delivered to the business, the processes executed, the organisation design, and systems / applications

- lead the comparison of the current state against the target operating model and identify the gaps

- shape the work required to close the gaps into projects and work packages, developing a roadmap for investment

- develop and gain approval of a business case for the first project and subsequently lead the delivery of this initiative

Skills and Experience

To apply for this role you will need to demonstrate the following experience and
attributes:

1) Deep experience of Benefits / Rewards / Pensions function (organisation models, processes, system solutions, best practice)

2) Prior experience of designing TOMs for this HR function (doing this in a global context would be particularly advantageous)

3) Excellent project management, stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills

Logistics

Rate: Please state target rate

Location: Central London with occasional travel

Duration: 6 months +

Start: 6-8 weeks

Please use the "Contact us" button above to email David Bowen, quoting "BLOG REF: DB6046" for more information.

FILLED: (ref # DM4105) HR transformation project lead - Financial Services - Singapore

Summary:

Our client is a Global Financial Services Company. As part of an HR Transformation programme they are looking for a Project Lead to work in Singapore for a minimum period of 6 months. Ideally the person will be already based in Singapore or keen to go there as expatriate expenses will need to be taken from the day rate.

Role:

The global HR transformation programme is well funded and implementing some leading edge global solutions. It has been running for 3 years and version 2 of the operating model is being refined. The project Lead will pick up projects currently being defined within this process.

The projects could focus on various parts of the HR function however experience on learning and development / workforce transformation would be beneficial.

Equally important, the client is looking for a strong and resilient resource that can scope and lead global projects and work with some senior, strong, stakeholders in a consensual environment around the world.

KEY skills/requirements:


* 10 years Tier 1 Consultancy Background / solid project management experience
* HR transformation experience essential - ideally involving learning & development or workforce transformation
* Resilient consultant with experience of the implementing change on global programmes /matrixed managed business environments

Logistics:


Rate: Up to £600 depending upon experience. Expenses include
inbound and outbound flights and one month's accommodation to find lodgings.

Location: Singapore

Approx duration: 6 months +

Please use the "Contact us" button above to email David Meggitt, quoting "BLOG REF: DM4105" for more information.

FILLED: Interim (ref # DB6045) Investment Banking PMO Manager

Summary

Our client is embarking upon a global cross-divisional regulatory imperative programme called Swift Payments Standards Adherence (SPSA) and requires an experienced interim PMO manager to set up and operate the PMO.


Deadline for responses

5 pm Monday 21st June. Responses submitted after this time may be subsequently considered but will miss the initial shortlist sent to the client.

Project Role

The Swift Payment Standards Adherence programme has 6 work streams. The specific responsibilities for the PMO will be to:


* Ensure that all deliverables are kept on track.
* Measure and monitor progress to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds the sponsor's expectations.
* Prepare regular progress reports to all stakeholders
* Manage the change requests process
* Maintain the program RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) log and escalate issues/ delays effectively to the Programme Manager

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:
1) 5 years + full lifecycle PMO experience - good all round suite of PMO skills (project reporting, RAID management and reporting, change control, etc)

2) Experience of working on global programmes as a PMO manager

3) Experience of the full software development lifecycle and project lifecyle

The following is highly desirable:

1) Investment banking experience (particularly operations)
2) Prince 2 / PMI qualification
3) Knowledge of end-to-end process flows Logistics

Rate: Please state target rate

Location: Canary Wharf

Duration: 6 months +

Start: Immediate


Please use the "Contact us" button above to email David Bowen, quoting "BLOG REF: DB6045" for more information.

FILLED: Interim [ref# DM4104] Product Development Manager - Mobile Phone Industry

Summary:

Our client is an SME Mobile phone business. They are looking for a Product Development Manager to manage a product development team. They will report to the COO.

Role:

The role requires a combination of technical product development and strategic commercial thinking.

The person will be very familiar with the Mobile phone technology sector and, typically, have had a new product development background before moving on to Product Management.

Experience is required in:

• WiFi

• Mobile/Aps services

• Systems in terms of mobile

• Mobile devices

• Sim authentication (deep familiarity)

The consultant should be at a senior level of management and business experience, someone who is able to grasp the situation commercially. They should understand all the principles of ROI and working effectively and also be a hands on doer when required.

It is a fast moving environment requiring someone who is flexible and adaptable, excited by new ideas and/or technology and willing to pick up and work with new initiatives. They also need to be a team player.

KEY skills/requirements:

* New Product development background
* Excellent understanding of Mobile phone technology (see the list above)
* Good commercial Product understanding

Logistics:

Rate: Please state target rate.

Location: Hertfordshire.

Approx duration: 6 months

Please use the "Contact us" button above to email David Meggitt, quoting "BLOG REF: DM4104" for more information.