PMO Officer - SAP Replacement Programme
Posted Today by 1775179713
£350 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester
Summary: The PMO Officer will play a crucial role in the SAP Replacement Programme, facilitating the transition from an outdated SAP system to a modern Finance & HR system. This position involves project management support, stakeholder communication, budget and risk management, and ensuring compliance with project methodologies. The role requires a proactive individual capable of adapting to changing project needs while maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders. The initial contract is for three months with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the SAP replacement programme, ensuring successful execution of projects and workstreams.
- Respond to correspondence, enquiries, and complaints efficiently while liaising with stakeholders and keeping the Programme Director and Project Manager informed.
- Administer and report on the project budget, maintaining control of project risk and issue logs.
- Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and maintain project files to the required standard.
Key Skills:
- Experience in ICT System Implementations, particularly with large-scale system replacement projects like SAP.
- Project Management Skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
- Basic understanding of risk management practices and experience maintaining a project risk log.
- Strong ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with project management software.
- Ability to adapt to changing project needs and proactive in resolving issues.
Salary (Rate): £350 per day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
PMO Officer - SAP Replacement Programme
- £250-£350 per day via Umbrella
- Manchester - 1-2 days per week on-site requirement
- 3 months initial contract - likely to extend
We are seeking a PMO Officer to join a critical SAP Replacement Programme. This role is central to the transition from the current outdated SAP system to a new, modern Finance & HR system. The new system aims to enhance efficiency, intuitiveness, and security, meeting the evolving needs of the organisation and its end-users.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Project Management Support: Assist in the day-to-day management of the SAP replacement programme, ensuring projects and workstreams are executed successfully.
- Communication and Coordination: Respond to all relevant correspondence, enquiries, and complaints efficiently. Liaise with stakeholders, third-party vendors, agencies, and subcontractors, keeping the Programme Director and Project Manager well-informed of progress.
- Budget and Risk Management: Accurately administer and report on the project budget. Maintain control of project risk and issue logs, updating and expediting actions as necessary.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with project management methodologies. Maintain project files to the required standard and complete administrative tasks in line with guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in ICT System Implementations: Particularly with large-scale system replacement projects like SAP.
- Project Management Skills: Capable of managing multiple aspects of a project, including budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
- Risk Management: Basic understanding of risk management practices and experience maintaining a project risk log.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Technical Proficiency: Competent user of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with project management software.
- Adaptability and Proactivity: Ability to adapt to changing project needs and proactive in resolving issues.
In the first instance, please submit your CV.