Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Boss Professional Services

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Hybrid
Preston, UK
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Agile Methodology Business Transformation Coupa (Spend Management Software) Finance Invoicing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Lifecycle Management Life Cycle Planning Management Milestones (Project Management) Project Management SAP Applications SAP Ariba Security Clearance Stakeholder Management Transparency (Human-Computer Interaction)

Summary: The role of Senior Project Manager involves leading the IT workstream of a Global Source to Pay transformation programme, focusing on the successful delivery of technology components aligned with business objectives. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to modernize procurement processes and enhance supplier relationships. The role is critical for ensuring compliance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with an immediate start on a 6-month contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery for IT elements of the Global S2P transformation, ensuring alignment with the overarching business transformation goals.
  • Collaborate closely with senior business stakeholders, procurement, finance, and IT to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure smooth integration.
  • Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and monitor progress against KPIs and milestones.
  • Ensure full adherence to internal programme governance, including LCM (Lifecycle Management) governance processes, to maintain control, transparency, and compliance throughout the delivery life cycle.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure timely delivery of technical solutions.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
  • Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership and the Portfolio Board, aligned to agreed governance frameworks.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale IT projects within Source to Pay/Procure to Pay/ERP transformation environments.
  • Strong understanding of procurement and finance processes, ideally with exposure to platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar.
  • Demonstrable expertise in managing cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and global stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in applying LCM governance processes or similar structured delivery frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Relevant certifications (eg, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Preston

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Outside IR35 - ASAP Start - 6 month initial contract - BPSS Clearance - Hybrid working (3 days per week on site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the IT workstream of our Global Source to Pay (S2P) transformation programme. This is a critical role within our Product Portfolio team, responsible for managing the successful delivery of all technology components related to the Source to Pay transformation, aligning with business objectives and global operational strategy.

The Source-to-Pay programme will modernise and streamline procurement processes by integrating sourcing, procurement, and invoicing into a seamless, end-to-end solution. This transformation aims to improve efficiency, enhance compliance, and drive greater value from supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end project delivery for IT elements of the Global S2P transformation, ensuring alignment with the overarching business transformation goals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with senior business stakeholders, procurement, finance, and IT to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure smooth integration.
  • Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and monitor progress against KPIs and milestones.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure full adherence to internal programme governance, including LCM (Lifecycle Management) governance processes, to maintain control, transparency, and compliance throughout the delivery life cycle.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure timely delivery of technical solutions.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership and the Portfolio Board, aligned to agreed governance frameworks.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale IT projects within Source to Pay/Procure to Pay/ERP transformation environments.
  • Strong understanding of procurement and finance processes, ideally with exposure to platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar.
  • Demonstrable expertise in managing cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and global stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in applying LCM governance processes or similar structured delivery frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Relevant certifications (eg, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are desirable.
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