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IT Project Manager

Employer
Michael Page
Location
Lichfield
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
10 Sep 2024

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Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
IT

Implement POS system ensuring timely delivery through effective resource management. collaboration with Regional BMs and Franchisees to grasp sales process and facilitate rollout, along with initial project-based travel within the UK/Ireland to build relationships and enhance understanding of the system.

Client Details

Established in 1979, the company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of professional vehicle and food processing cleaning products for trade customers in the UK and Ireland, boasting extensive expertise in the specialized cleaning requirements of various industries. With a network of over 160 mobile showrooms, franchisees offer a range of products directly to customers, providing immediate delivery and local support, while fostering long-term relationships, as demonstrated by the retention of 70% of franchisees for over five years.

Description

Own the project plan and all supporting documentation for AtlasPro, ensure documentation is always

up to date and accurate.

Work with business stakeholders to identify and deliver the system and operational improvements.

Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Regularly meet and liaise with management teams regarding overall progress, prioritization and

resolution of potential issues.

Work with and drive stakeholders to manage the delivery of project to scope, costs and timescale and

take full ownership for the implementation of the project.

Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues and work with stakeholders to

devise contingency plans as required.

Produce user and technical requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and process flows for project

and change work streams.

Ensure sufficient levels of test execution alongside User Acceptance Testing to ensure new features and

improvements are fit for purpose and can be released with confidence.

Transition from development into live operation through a rigorous quality-controlled testing process.

Ensure the IT Support Team are trained on any new solutions or enhancements and can support them

after launch.

Conduct post implementation reviews in order to assess if the objectives and benefits have been

delivered successfully and create lessons learnt to identify areas of improvement for future projects.

Liaise with third party stakeholders, both colleagues and external parties, to deliver and implement the

agreed solutions to improve business efficiency.

Profile

Desirable Skills

Excellent project management skills.

Ability to own the end to end delivery of complex change.

Able to maintain a focus on key objectives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective time management skills; well planned, highly organised, ability to prioritise and multi-task.

Numerate and analytical.

Ability to make decisions based on facts and analysis.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Can challenge the status quo.

Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.

Self-motivated and able to work autonomously under pressure.

Accurate with excellent attention to detail.

Behaves ethically with integrity and professionalism at all times.

Desirable Qualifications

PRINCE2, Agile or APM qualification.

UK valid driving licence.

Desirable Experience

Experience in a similar role, ideally in the manufacturing sector.

Experience working within technical business transformation projects such as software deployment

implementation.

Experience of managing stakeholders through complex business change projects.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary range around 50,000, depending on experience
  • Generous holiday leave
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • A positive and innovative work environment
  • The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals

If you are an experienced IT Project Manager looking for a new opportunity in the industrial manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply for this position in Lichfield.

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