The Opportunity
Position: Project Manager (Finance Systems)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London
Zodiac Maritime has embarked on a significant digital transformation programme, the scope of which touches most parts of the business. Based five days in our office in central London, we are looking for a Project Manager with experience of working within change & transformation programmes to lead the delivery of new finance systems and processes. This is a broad role which will require the role holder to be comfortable across the full spectrum of project delivery activities, from project initiation and definition through to planning and execution of project deliverables.
Key responsibilities and primary deliverables
To be successful in the role:
* You will develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan and ensure that the project is executed in a way that will meet business objectives
* You will be hands on, driving delivery to required time, cost and quality dimensions.
* You will establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
* You will provide project updates on a consistent basis to the finance team and other business stakeholders, about strategy, adjustments and progress.
* You will work with other Project Managers across the business on interconnected projects.
* You will maintain effective working relationships with peers and vendors to ensure delivery of project objectives.
* You will identify resources needed to reach objectives and manage those resources in an effective and efficient manner.
* You will manage implementation and testing of new systems and integrations to existing systems as they relate to the project scope.
* To ensure effective service transition, including set up and delivery of hypercare periods trough to service stability.
* You will assist in enhancing the current BAU support process and managed this with the Finance Systems Lead.
Relevant experience & education
* Experience with and knowledge of project management principles, phases of the project life cycle, methodologies and tools and the skill to know when and how to use them.
* Track record in delivering system and business change projects for financial teams.
* Experience of managing end to end system projects, including ERP implementation.
* Hands on delivery focussed.
* Will chase down the line items on the plan and get things done.
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent active listening skills.
* Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
* Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
* Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
* Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
* Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.
* Organized with a natural inclination for planning.
* Problem solving and root-cause identification skills.
* Able to work effectively at all levels of an organization.
* Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
* Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
* Experience with large-scale transformation programs.
* Project management certification or designation desired.
* Experience in Azure Dev Ops preferred but not essential.