About the role
Join Tarmac as a Senior Programme Manager : Drive Digital Transformation
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of digital transformation? Were seeking a dynamic Senior Programme Manager to report directly to our Transformation Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a multi:year initiative that is critical to our business and enhances customer experience across the board.
Position Overview: As our Senior Programme Manager, you will be the linchpin in the successful planning and execution of a mission:critical digital transformation programme. You'll ensure effective governance, drive programme delivery, and align with our strategic objectives, all while overseeing a seamless transition to ongoing service delivery. This initiative is essential for our move to SAP S/4 HANA, featuring complex interdependencies that require your expertise to navigate.
Role Responsibility:
In this role youll:
Mobilise the Programme:
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Develop comprehensive business cases, outlining benefits, dependencies, timelines, resources, and costs.
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Formulate detailed plans for projects within the programme, securing approval from our Steering Committee and Sponsors.
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Align the programme with Tarmac's broader business objectives and other key initiatives.
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Engage senior stakeholders to ensure their full support for capital investments.
Govern the Programme:
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Lead the successful delivery of the programme on behalf of stakeholders and the Tarmac Executive team.
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Ensure that project scope is delivered on time, within budget, and to high:quality standards.
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Proactively manage risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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Oversee programme financial management, providing updates to key committees.
Execute the Programme:
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Lead a multi:functional project team to deliver a unified Order and Dispatch system across all product lines.
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Ensure appropriate resourcing and management of delivery partners to meet project goals.
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Resolve issues promptly to keep the programme on track.
Embed the Programme:
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Drive employee engagement and training to ensure smooth implementation and minimal disruption.
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Work with Product Owners and support teams to ensure seamless transition into business operations.
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Establish mechanisms to measure and monitor the realisation of programme benefits.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Skills:
:Proven leadership in managing large, diverse teams in fast:paced environments.
:Strategic thinker with the ability to connect daily execution with long:term goals.
:Expertise in managing large:scale change initiatives and agile project management.
:Developed budgeting and financial analysis skills.
:Proactive risk management approach focused on continuous improvement.
Desirable Skills:
:Ability to build partnerships and influence key stakeholders across the organisation.
Experience and Education:
:Essential:Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, IT, or related field.
:Preferred:Master's degree in business administration, project management, or related discipline; certifications in agile methodologies.
Certifications such as PMI:Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI:ACP), AgilePM Foundation, or
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are beneficial but not required if supported by experience.
:Experience:Proven track record in leading large:scale digital transformation programmes, specifically with SAP ERP projects and logistics technology initiatives.
:Experience of leading SAP ERP projects including API and integration (essential), with SAP S/4 HANA, BTP and major SAP upgrade experience (preferred)
:Experience in delivering SAP ERP transformations, ECC to S