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.