Project Manager (Finance Systems) | 6 Month Contract | £650 p.d | Outside IR35 | London, Hybrid Project Manager (Finance Systems) Global Shipping Business 6-Month Contract (Starting ASAP) £650 p/d (Outside IR35) London (3-4 days p.w on site) Futureheads is partnered with one of the world's largest international shipping firms, who have an incredible reputation built over many decades, unpinned by their reliability and a track record of success.
Our client is undergoing a change and transformation programme; implementing new technologies and subsequently refining business processes to ensure they're futureproofed and can continue to adapt and succeed in their evolving industry.
As part of this work, they're looking to hire a Project Manager on an initial 6-month basis – somebody with extensive experience of leading the delivery of new finance systems within broader change & transformation programmes.
This role encompasses the full spectrum of project delivery activities, requiring expertise from project initiation and definition, to planning and the execution of deliverables.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, ensuring the project is executed in a way that will meet business objectives You will be hands on, driving delivery to required time, cost and quality dimensions.
Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
Maintain effective working relationships with peers and vendor.
Identify and manage resources needed to reach objectives.
Manage implementation and testing of new systems and integrations to existing systems as they relate to the project scope.
Ensure effective service transition, including set up and delivery of hypercare periods through to service stability.
Essential Requirements:
Extensive Project Management experience in large, complex businesses that are undergoing a transformation.
Track record of delivering new systems and business change projects for finance teams.
Managed end to end system projects, including ERP implementation.
Hands on delivery focussed.
Will chase down the line items on the plan and get things done.
Exceptional communication and active listening skills.
Great relationship builder and people influencer.
Flexible and adaptable approach.
Problem solving and root-cause identification skills.
Must be a collaborative team player.
Project management certification or designation desired.