Cumbernauld, Glasgow
Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site.
Nine Twenty Technology & Digital are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious global FMCG company in the recruitment of a Senior Technical Project Manager
The Role:
You will provide effective management of the IT technical programme ensuring and all IT technical projects adhere to established project governance and controls and delivery is aligned to business and IT strategic plans and priorities. Support the definition and implementation of the Global IT strategy with responsibility for the management of the GTS PMO function ensuring clear definition and application of project standards, reporting and project governance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the IT technical delivery programme, establishing and agreeing business priorities to deliver globally aligned benefits and services
- Establish successful stakeholder relationships, managing expectations in the delivery, support and enhancements of IT Services, including leading Steering Group Meetings and Global Forums
- Ensure delivery of compliant services through rationalisation and alignment with the company global technical blue print
- Recruit, retain, lead, motivate and develop the team in line with the Company Values to maximise employee engagement
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery
- Coach, develop and mentor team members ensuring: (1) effective cross-training of skills, (2) development plans are aligned with personal and team goals, and (3) challenging objectives
- Manage team financials ensuring: (1) budgets and 5 year plans are properly defined, (2) spend is maintained and tracked within budget and (3) all necessary capital expenditure is submitted for approval.
- Support the definition and delivery of IT policies, procedures and infrastructure standards in line with best practice
- Develop and operate global processes which are aligned with ITIL and Prince2 methodologies to deliver agile solutions which exploit technology to generate business value and competitive advantage
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Extensive experience managing the delivery, support and maintenance of business and technology solutions
- In-depth knowledge of multiple business applications and reporting services
- Skilled in building relationships and delivering for a multi-site or international environment
- Knowledge of Industry best practice methodologies including Software Development Lifecycles, Technical Infrastructure, and IT Service Management.
- Proven track record of implementing, enhancing and supporting core business applications that are key to business success
Desirable
- Effective in commercial and 3rd party vendor management with major service contracts
- Knowledge and understanding of formal project management and continuous improvement/Lean practices
Personal Characteristics
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who can manage the detail and drive towards implementation success
- Individually driven to deliver results, with the ability to drive solutions through to completion across any boundaries
- Able to motivate and drive cross functional teams of people towards a set goal
Package on offer:
- Bonus
- Private health
- Life assurance
- Product allowance
- Cycle to work
- Child care vouchers
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply today, or contact Pamela Connor
E: pconnor@weareninetwenty.com
T: 07917 901299