IT / ERP Project Manager

Higher Walton, Lancashire
James Fisher & Sons
IT / ERP Project Manager Home Based Permanent, Full-time Who we are James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading provider of specialised services to the marine, oil and gas and other high assurance industries worldwide. As an innovative and fast-growing organisation, our highly skilled team and 170-year heritage enable us to deliver solutions to the most demanding operational and technical challenges faced by our customers around the world. About the role The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery in connection with major system implementations within JFS including ERP. The primary focus is the planning and management of the key project activities (including Business Requirements, Design, Development, Implementation and post implementation review), management of project resources within budget, to agreed timeframes and standards. The project manager is expected to play a lead role in guiding and directing the business, particularly using their project management skills and expertise. Your key responsibilities would include: Initial 12-month focus will be on reviewing, recommending & implementing the IT strategy with the principal focus being the successful delivery of the selected ERP solution. Take the lead role in all phases of projects, ranging from production of the Business Change Request (BCR), through design, solution, build, test, cutover, implementation and go live Proactively understand the business model and organization of JFS businesses and help contribute to the production of the Business Change Request (BCR) Understand the technical/technology processes and tasks associated with the project and ongoing operation/support of the Service Produce detailed project plans and schedules for all activities, regularly monitoring and reporting progress Produce project costs & ensure all project activities and deliverables meet the agreed timescales and budget Manage & direct a multi-disciplinary team of resources to include Business Users & Third-Party suppliers, the majority of whom will be based at remote locations Proactively identify areas of risk/potential issues/problems and put plans into place to manage and control these and to achieve workable solutions Lead Business process analysis within JFS businesses Take a lead role in guidance & direction of JFS companies in the selection of ERP solutions Ensure the project deliverables are appropriate for their purpose, meet the Business Requirements and comply with Service Delivery standards Take a lead role in negotiating work orders and contracts with Third Party suppliers Take a lead role in conducting a Post Implementation Review (PIR) if this is required What do you need? Excellent project management skills Effective vendor management skills Previous experience in integrated Business Systems implementations across a large multi-national company Business Analysis skills PRINCE2 accreditation Experience in Organizational Change Management Previous experience in control of budget and project milestones Strong communication and presentation skills If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click apply now! Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information