Global Project Manager - eProcurement System

A global company are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their Procurement Processes and Systems team based in Central London on a permanent basis.

The main remit of the role is to support the Head of Procurement Processes and Systems by owning and managing the relevant projects within the eProcurement system implementation programme.

Extensive culture change management implementation experience is essential. The Project Manager will be able to demonstrate significant global system rollout experience, meanwhile engaging and managing key senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects within Procurement Processes and Systems to agreed scope, time and budget, following the agreed project management methodology, and working jointly with the Global Process Owners
• Own the consolidated pipeline of procurement process transformation projects
• Drive the implementation and adoption of best practice in Project Management for projects led by the Procurement Process and Systems team

Skills & experience

• Project management experience evidenced through independent end to end delivery of at least two major process and / or systems projects in a major corporation and applying a recognised project management methodology to a high standard
• Process/Project management experience with any major eProcurement solutions. Eg. Ariba, Coupa, Bravo
• Experience in structuring and managing change, evidenced through successful application of change management frameworks and tools
• Experience in managing a programme or a portfolio of projects, coordination and prioritisation of workload, resources and budgets, building the projects pipeline based on the individual project plans and its maintenance
• Cultural sensitivity and significant experience of working in an international environment
• Strong understanding of best practice in the Procurement Systems and Processes and significant exposure to at least one of the major software solutions for strategic / operational procurement
• Experience working within a mature ERP systems / SSC environment
• PMI qualification and proven ability to coach / train others on the project management methodologies

This is an exciting role that will give you the opportunity to work with a global company currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation so do please send your CV to Alex Simmons for immediate consideration.