Project Manager – SAP Programme

Do you want to be part of a large scale transformation programme and make a difference in one of the largest retail brands in the UK? Do you have a Project Manager background with experience of working within a SAP, Retail or large programme delivery environments?

This is an exciting time at George, part of Asda. You will be working on a large scale business transformation programme, playing a vital part in the delivery of the largest SAP implementation currently in Europe, delivery all of the latest SAP systems. This is a programme that will help shape current and future omni-channel retailing within the George business.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to work within the team at George House in Lutterworth (Leicestershire), taking ownership for elements of the overall programme.

Whilst this is a 2 year fixed term contract, our Technology team is expanding every year and you could be presented with a number of opportunities along the way.

Your main responsibilities as a Data Architect will involve

Creating and delivering project plans and prioritisation of project activity to meet the overall business programme objectives

Managing the project stage gates in accordance with the Asda project management best practice and the Lifecycle methodology

Identifying and communicating project risks, concerns and issues and escalating to the Programme Manager

Taking responsibility for the delivery of 3-5 concurrent projects

Gaining a strong understanding of prioritising and managing the changes to scope, timescales, costs, resourcing, and 3rd parties

Delivering products in a serviceable state including hand-over to service support teams

Negotiating and influencing across a number of different geographies and time zones to remove political, financial and resource constraints. Working with Wal-Mart colleagues in the US.

Preparing and delivering regular project communications to all key stakeholders

Maintaining the project risk log, ensuring appropriate actions are in place to manage the risks in accordance to their priority across the programme lifecycle

Key skills and qualifications required in this role:

Proven Project Management background, ideally working on SAP or ERP projects
Proven track record of project delivery using a project methodology and lifecycle (Waterfall and Agile ideally)
Experience of working on Business Implementation programmes
Proven track record of managing cross functional resource
Experience of working with and influencing business and strategic partnerships - internal, external and globally
Experience of Project Risk Management across multiple projects
Knowledge of MSProjects and other MS Products

What we’re looking for in you: We’re looking for candidates who have the ability to manage and communicate across a large stakeholder community within a diverse culture. You must be somebody who can be adaptable in their ways of working and communication styles.

What we can offer: You’ll be working in a relaxed fun environment with a great company culture that takes pride in its strong commitment to personal development and training. Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a car allowance, bonus scheme, fantastic colleague discounts off shopping with Asda, competitive pension scheme. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as, Cycle2work etc.

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