Senior Delivery Manager

Job title:

Senior Delivery Manager

Company

Howdens

Job description

Senior Delivery ManagerWe are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to join our busy Supply & Enterprise team.We are currently working on projects that support our growth in existing and new markets and the implementation of SAP S4 HANA with RISE which is transforming our ways of working across the organisation. Applicants that can bring any SAP project experience would be highly advantageous.This is a full time permanent job based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire.What you will be doing as a Senior Delivery Manager

• Responsible for the overall management, control, and delivery of business-critical projects
• Directs, manages and controls team members, vendors and external suppliers to deliver the required quality, within cost and time constraints.
• Working closely with your stakeholders to define project deliverables
• Responsible for end to end project management, from planning, forecasting, reporting project cost, resource planning, risk/issue management and stakeholder management.

What we need from you:

• A track record of successfully delivering complex, system implementation and transformation projects ideally within a large organisation.
• Expert in project planning, control techniques and tools
• Expert in MS Project Professional ideally connected to MS Project Online.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince 2 or PMI, MBA) preferred.
• Good business knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional communication, persuasion and influencing skills with all stakeholders.
• Previous budget management experience.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Highly organised and driven with a can-do attitude, able to work to deadlines and motivate others to hit milestones.
• Applicants with experience managing projects with a focus on logistics or finance/Accountancy is advantageous as is someone who has SAP Project exposure.
• You will be an excellent communicator & planner with gravitas and credibility to work with senior business managers.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen (Howden office only)
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

How to applyGood luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV and Cover Letter as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager, Chaz Birk, or Holly Gibbins, Recruitment Advisor.

Expected salary

Location

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:50:07 GMT

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