Project Manager / Business Analyst

Acapella Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luggage design seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple software projects. You will be responsible for planning and executing projects involving ERP implementations, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in FMCG environments, with proficiency in relevant software tools and excellent communication skills. This is a fixed-term, office-based position located in Hertford.

Qualifications

• Experience managing FMCG ERP implementations, ideally Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite.
• Ability to understand business functions in Sales, Purchasing, Ecommerce.
• Proficiency in handling large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee software project rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and external teams.
• Ensure project specifications are documented.

Skills

Attention to details

Excellent communicator

Good documentation skills

High confidence in dealing with users

Education

5 years experience as a project manager

Tools

Project Management Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Manager / Business Analyst

The Company

Our client was formed in 1985 and since its inception has been focused on designing new and innovative luggage products with features that consumers need.

From the early 1990’s the company has been at the forefront of luggage design, pioneering the growth of hard-shell luggage, inventing the first expandable hard case.It has many patents on its innovations including the “world’s lightest” collection, which since its launch in 2008 has achieved record breaking sales in stores worldwide.

The group headquarters are in Hertford, but it operates internationally, with subsidiaries in Thailand, Hong Kong, USA and Europe and offices in China.

They are looking for a Project Manager with experience in FMCG ERP, NetSuite or similar software roll outs.

Objective of the Role:

The objective of this role is to assist the business in management and take responsibility for overseeing the completion of multiple software projects.The candidate will be in charge of planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring progress to make sure projects are being delivered to scope, on time, and within budget.

Role:

• Working with Team Leaders to establish a project plan and roll out.
• Measuring performance against plan.
• Collaborating with external consultants and cross functional internal teams.
• Ensuring all user specifications are captured, documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring progress for key milestones, assisting teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Managing the internal end-to-end testing.
• Reviewing and analysing relevant business data.
• Collating, interpreting and analysing data before sending to external consultants.
• Ensuring solutions meet the business needs and requirements.

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Experience of Project Managing an FMCG ERP Implementation, ideally Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite or any other ERP is required.
• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience working as a project manager for ERP upgrades or implementations.
• Must have a good understanding of business functions in Sales, Purchasing, Ecommerce Warehousing, and Financial Management.
• Proficiency at using Project Management Tools, Excel, and able to work with large volumes of data.
• Good understanding of software systems, not to a technical level, but a good top level understanding is required.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and manage time effectively.

Person Skills:

• High confidence in dealing with users.
• Attention to details and ability to understand business processes.
• Excellent communicator.
• Good Documentation skills.
• International experience.

Salary: Up to £60K

Hours: 9am till 6pm (1hour Lunch)

Office Based

Location: Hertford

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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