Job Reference: BBBH47268
Job Duration: 6 Months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
JOB TITLEHR Project Management - (Business Transformation, HR Ops, Workday)
DEPARTMENTBusiness Transformation
RESPONSIBLE FORHR Transformation
RESPONSIBLE TODirector of HR Business Partnering
Transformation Management Office Lead (dotted line)
KEY DUTIES
Our Client has a mission to become the leading B2B integrated technology solutions provider in the markets that we serve. Enabling, supporting and accelerating our ambitious plans to grow from a £1.35bn business to £5bn by 2026 requires a major programme of transformation; understanding the needs of our customers, partners & coworkers, redefining & optimising our operating models and modernising our business systems.
Business Transformation is establishing enterprise-wide strategic alignment, with a vision to redefine new ways of working by encouraging agility, transparency and ownershipto anchor transformation. Through bold and rapid decision-making, governance, and practical knowledge and support, it will do this. With this in mind, Project Delivery will play a pivotal role in challenging the status quo and enabling the successful delivery of transformative initiatives.
We seek a Project Manager to join our Transformation Management Office (TMO) to lead and manage the execution of our Workday finance Implementation project.
In this role you will act as a Senior Project Manager within the Transformation Management Office enabling project delivery in collaboration with our broad and ambitious Business Transformation team.
Working in a fast paced, dynamic environment, this role will engage with functional teams, primarily Finance andthe project teams in North America, but also Sales, Marketing, Legal, Corporate IT, Coworker Services and Operations to:
*Use creative and effective approaches to drive projects forward with an emphasis on supporting the teams through changes and achieving the best outcomes
* Coach, encourage and hold people to account for delivering their responsibilities within projects* Work with the Change team to ensure 'change impact assessments' are carried out and change readiness is effectively plannedfor and managed as part of the broader scope of work
* Plan and implement project change initiatives across the project life-cycle focusing on people and systems
* Use experience gained within a business analysis context to understand 'as-is' processesfor the purposes of documenting and re-engineering processes
* Facilitate workshops and planning sessions with a variety of stakeholders
* Own the project roadmap and delivery schedule, ensuring cadence is maintained and an 'action' oriented approachis adopted throughout
* Monitor and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies whilst escalating as required* Ensure high standards of governance is followed and help to define/optimise delivery standards and processes
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across teams
* Actively contribute to developing a positive culture of continuous improvement across the organisation
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
* 5+ years in a Project Management role
* Must have strong HRexperience, gained either in a transformational setting or as a HR professional
* Strong understanding of HR frameworks and key service areas e.g. talent acquisition,
* Experience of working with business stakeholders across multiple businesses, markets and support functions
* Excellent at managing upwards and outwards, with the ability to bring stakeholders 'on the journey'
* Proven experience in facilitating workshops and program planning sessions
* Solid understanding of project management methodologies, frameworks, processes, tools and industry best practices
* Experience in leveraging tools to enable project management, issue tracking and reporting
* Experienced in key areas of business analysis including requirements elicitation, situation analysis, use case development, process mapping, process evaluation, benefits mapping etc
* Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
* Strong experience in leading change management initiatives
* Effective written and verbal communications including ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to stakeholders as required
* Working experience in handling multiple projects / workstreams simultaneously
* Excellent planning and task management skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
*Self-driven, doesn't require micro management.
* Articulate and credible
* Excellent organisational skills inlcuding attention to details, multi-tasking skills and time management skills
* Positive attitude and influence to others
* Fast learner and able to adapt to new ways of working and keep abreast of current industry trends and practice
* Excellent communicator in all forms to key stakeholders
* Able to achieve potential, stay inspired and motivated
* Able to drive an individual plan based on business strategy
You will become a core member of our Business Transformation team and Transformation Management Office. You will have the opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders to define and drive transformational change withinour business, working with a dynamic and curious team.
Industry: IT
Salary: £450 - £550 per day
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Ricky Bassi
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