Implementation & Environments Manager
- Contract Duration: 3 months, initially
- Location: Farringdon, London
- Industry: Logistics
- Daily Rate: £500 - £550 (Umbrella)
Join our team as an Implementation & Environments Manager, where you will be instrumental in managing complex technical implementations for a prestigious logistics client with a rich history spanning 500 years. This role is crucial in supporting expansive commercial team activities and ensuring seamless technology integration and operational readiness.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Plan and execute technical implementation events.
- Manage operational readiness criteria and checkpoints.
- Serve as a liaison between technical implementation and broader business readiness activities, including UAT, training, and machine readiness sequencing.
- Support technology and business teams during the rollout period.
- Oversee early life support processes to ensure timely resolution of identified problems.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates to maintain transparency throughout the implementation phase.
- Coordinate workflows and provide technical guidance to the project team, ensuring effective implementation structures.
- Lead cross-functional teams, supporting Test Managers through testing phases and defect resolution.
- Handle implementation/change requests and ensure compliance with all integration requirements for efficient system implementation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in leading project implementations to successful completion.
- Ability to provide technical expertise and structure effective implementation strategies.
- Experience in managing workflows and technical coordination across various teams.
- Proficient in risk, issue, and dependency management.
- Skilled in creating and maintaining implementation documentation.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of translating complex technical terms into understandable language.
- Proven ability to navigate organizational complexity and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with corporate tools like Service Now and familiarity with systems integration.
Desirable:
- Previous experience with a logistics client.
- Background in consultancy or logistics environments.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working flexibility.
- Exposure to significant projects with impactful, historical significance.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
To apply for the Implementation & Environments Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.