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This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Project / Program Director to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide.
** Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions **
Note – this is a delivery focussed role, although some sales support and business development will be involved, this will be a relatively minor aspect.
Role Info:
SAP Project / Program Director
UK Remote / Occasional Visits to Client Sites as Required
£120,000 per annum Plus Benefits Including Bonus
Permanent - Full Time
Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services
Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork
Who we are:
We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries.
We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function.
We take care of our customers’ solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape.
We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision.
The Opportunity:
In this role as Project/Programme Director, you will define an optimum project approach and take overarching responsibility for the delivery and governance of large enterprise projects exceeding 4,000 person-days. You will manage projects, direct programmes, and support pre-sales activity by identifying, developing, and acting upon opportunities.
As a recognised leader, you will develop and mentor others, innovate propositions, and provide guidance to the business on successful project and programme leadership. You are also likely to lead a team within the Delivery Management Practice, maximizing the activity of the project team on assigned projects.
Additionally, you will act as a named ambassador with a wide professional network, delivering service levels with clarity and confidence at CxO level to create successful business relationships. You will ensure reference-able projects and support business growth by focusing on the on-time and on-budget delivery of successful solutions. You will also work towards achieving team utilisation above 80% while maintaining a gross margin exceeding 25%.
Your Duties and Responsibilities will span over multiple areas such as:
+ Client Ownership - Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth
+ Project Delivery - Defining and managing the optimum project approach including scope, expectations, and methodologies
+ People Management and Development - Mentoring and supporting project team members and assisting with the onboarding of new employees and their development on the team
+ Utilisation and Revenue - Driving revenue, managing client portfolios, ensuring resource efficiency and maximising business opportunities
About you:
+ Minimum 12 years’ overall experience, with 10 in relevant industry and/or project/programme experience
+ Successful delivery and experience of all elements of a minimum of 10 full project lifecycles on large size projects of >3,000 person-days
+ Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live
+ Prince 2 or equivalent project management certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies is an advantage but not essential
+ Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project/programme reporting
+ Experience in deploying SAP solutions
+ Able to produce high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance review of project documents
+ Able to lead and co-ordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity
+ Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the implementation of company strategy and vision
+ A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites including working away from home as required
+ Professional, confident and trusted with the gravitas to succeed in any business environment and in the building of strong relationships at every level, both internal and external
Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support.
We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance
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