iRecruit4 are currently recruiting for a SAP Project Manager for 18 month FTC based in Swindon.

The SAP Project Manager role requires understanding of ERP systems, project management methodologies, and excellent communication skills to ensure successful project delivery. You will be supporting and coordinating up to 10 Managers to deliver seamless implementation.

You are responsible for leading and delivering this project within the set timescales. Using your experience and skills you will ensure comprehensive planning, reporting and management is carried out to ensure key deliverables and milestones are achieved, whilst escalating any issues that arise and suggesting proposals for their resolution.

You will work across the UK business to co-ordinate and facilitate the project alongside key stakeholders. This will include working in collaboration with our group internal project team and external ERP partners, as well as the UK BPO’s (Business Process Owners) and Super Users.

 

Benefits 

Salary to be negotiated- Up to £550 per day 
Private Health Care
25 days Holiday + BH 
Profit Related Pay Bonus
End of project Bonus 
Complimentary Gym on site
Group income protection 
Salary Sacrifice pension scheme
Discounts Package 
Hybrid offerings 
 

Profile

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, preferably within SAP environments.

• Strong understanding of SAP (S4 HANA) systems and project management methodologies.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale SAP projects.

• PMP, Prince 2 or other relevant project management certification is required.

• Excellent leadership, planning and communication (verbal and written) skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-orientated with a high level of accuracy.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution:

• Lead the end-to-end UK implementation of SAP S4 HANA projects, from initiation to closure.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.

• Ensure project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

 

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, risk logs and issue logs.

• Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date, organised and easily accessible.

• Generate and distribute project status reports to project sponsors on a regular basis.

 

Communication:

• Provide clear direction, support, and motivation to project team members.

• Facilitate effective collaboration and communication among team members.

• Address and resolve project-related queries and issues in a timely manner.

 

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership.

• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues

• Escalate critical issues to appropriate levels of management for resolution

• Monitor and track risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring they are addresses and resolved promptly.

 

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

• Coordinate project testing activities and support the resolution of defects and issues.

• Implement corrective actions to address quality issues and improve project outcomes.

 

Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.

• Optimize resource allocation and utilisation to maximize project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure project financials are accurately tracked and reported.

 

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and document opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Identify and document lessons learned and best practices from this project and so we can apply them to future projects.

 

General:

• Responsible for maintaining a professional and harmonious working relationship with all colleagues, customers, clients, agents and third-party business partners or representatives of the Company

 

In order to meet business needs and demands, you may occasionally be required to work hours in excess of your designated schedule. Some travel is to be expected to our parent company in France or to other international subsidiaries. All employees are expected to demonstrate a reasonable level of flexibility to such requests wherever possible.