Project Manager - Software Implementation Project

Hybrid Working - (2 - 3 Days in Office Per Week)

Project - Rollout and Implementation of a new Software System across all departments within a leading University

Duration - 9 Months

Hourly Rate - £46 - £55 Per Hour (PAYE)

Start Date - September

Job Purpose:

The role will be responsible for the project planning and delivery of a new SAP Ariba Procurement System for up to 3500 users across a large university campus.

The position will assume delegated responsibility for the management and ultimate delivery of SAP Ariba project and lower level workstreams, within defined cost, time and quality parameters. The role must ensure the project is managed within current financial procedures.

To lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for the feasibility assessment, design and implementation of the project, whilst providing supervision and contract management of external suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accept delegated responsibility for management and delivery of the primary project, while complying with current department and Financial Procedures.
• Establish a project plan from inception to completion considering all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, establish targets with respect to project delivery; monitor and report progress against these targets.
• Manage the preparation of briefs with departments, managing the preparation of specifications, and the preparation of reports, where appropriate. To brief external suppliers or to gain appreciation of the user departmental requirements and the proposals, in conjunction with a Business Analyst.
• Project manage, identify and implement methodologies and procedures to manage and minimise the risks identified.
• To prepare accurate project estimates and budget costs.
• Manage the decision making process by carrying out all necessary liaisons and negotiations with all parties involved ensuring value for money.
• Review specifications for tender and contract documentation.
• Manage large, composite project and programme budgets in close liaison with the Finance and Procurement departments to ensure all projects are delivered within approved budget parameters.
• Manage the University’s internal Project Progressing Committee process for individual projects and to carry out timely and effective management reporting.
• Hold and conduct regular update meetings, workshops and progress meetings with project leads and all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring an audit trail is maintained.
• Co-ordinate and disseminate information to all necessary parties.
• Provide guidance to team and other project assigned personnel and acting as a ‘project expert’ within a relevant professional discipline.
• To manage the allocation of team resources both internal and external, within the structure of the projects allocated, to maintain an efficient, cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure completion of the Post Project Review process is completed for all relevant capital and other major projects in accordance with department and financial guidance.