Lead ERP Project Manager

Resideo; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Lead ERP Project Manager to join their team in Reading. This hybrid role involves managing complex ERP projects with a focus on delivering business improvement and growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, extensive SAP knowledge, and proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Attractive salary and bonus included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity to work on greenfield projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of global management experience in Project Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience running SAP projects.
• Extensive SAP functional and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT programs and projects globally in ERP systems.
• Deliver projects to scope and budget with regular updates.
• Develop and manage project governance.

Skills

Project Management

SAP knowledge

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Certification in Six Sigma

Certification in Lean

PMP certification

Job description

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We now have the opportunity for a Lead ERP Project Manager to join ADI's International IT team. This is a hybrid working role, with 2 days working from home and 3 days based at either our office in Oldham or Reading.

In this role you will be responsible for managing IT programs, projects and activities globally in the space of ERP systems to enable and support business improvement and profitable growth. You will also partner the business to deliver complex ERP solutions, support emerging software products and lead ERP related change programs.

JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as an effective Project Manager, providing personal and technical leadership for cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, and on-time delivery of IT projects globally for ADI.
• Deliver project or programs to scope and budget, with cost plans/forecasts updated regularly ensuring a high forecast accuracy.
• Develop and manage project governance including steering committee meetings, sponsor meetings, project team meetings and regular status reports.
• Ensure all assigned projects are executed to defined methodology with regular reporting and escalations as needed.
• Make sure lessons learned and applied to future projects, and improvements to the overall methodology are applied and shared with the wider team.
• Establish relationships with business customers and IT suppliers to provide technical solutions to end user needs through an understanding of business needs and technology.
• Be a role model for the ADI code of conduct and key values. Act proactively in building the ADI IT culture.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum of 10 years of global management experience in Project Management, IT or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in running SAP projects using both Waterfall and Agile principles
• Extensive SAP functional and technical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, launch and deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
• Ability to translate business/customers issues, requirements and objectives into high valuable solutions using ERP platforms
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean and PMP preferred
• Good communication skills in English

WE VALUE:

• Experience working within Distribution, ideally within a similar industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation, including presentation planning and delivery skills
• Process-oriented and customer focused – Demonstrated results driven and positive can do attitude
• Experience in global networks and across all IT Functions and business entities
• Consistently makes timely decisions even in the face of complexity
• Drive fast and right results in matrixed environment
• Ability to create business value through project planning and management

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to work with greenfield projects within a global business