£230 - £250 + VAT per day
6-month Contract
Bracknell, Berkshire UK

Your new company
Our client is a large research facility that invests over £2 Billion every year into departments and organisations that cover the entire research spectrum, from medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics and environmental sciences. Pivotal to all of this, is sound and insightful project disciplines and principles - no less so than within project planning and monitoring. To help drive these principles forward, we are now looking for a Project Manager expert to join our Project Management team.

Your new role
Taking on a top-down approach, working in tandem with Senior Project Managers, you will review and assess our projects, identifying and resolving areas where our existing plans show failings or weaknesses. You will ensure that our projects take full advantage of current best-practice thinking, and resolve current or potential risks before their impact affects our objectives. You will have the opportunity to work on many unique and often life-changing projects, as well as facilitating and representing us with public engagements and events.

What you'll need to succeed
As the successful candidate, you will show experience in the control and support of technical projects working to PRINCE2 methodology. Your knowledge and practical understanding of best practices will permeate throughout your career, as well as your tenacity to identify and find resolutions to risks and impacts that are not always visible. You will possess a flair for dealing with complex problems and guiding others to better working practices and successes.

What you need to do now
For more information and a confidential discussion please send your CV today by clicking 'apply' now.

£230 - £250 + VAT per day
6-month Contract
Bracknell, Berkshire UK

Your new company
Our client is a large research facility that invests over £2 Billion every year into departments and organisations that cover the entire research spectrum, from medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics and environmental sciences. Pivotal to all of this, is sound and insightful project disciplines and principles - no less so than within project planning and monitoring. To help drive these principles forward, we are now looking for a Project Manager expert to join our Project Management team.

Your new role
Taking on a top-down approach, working in tandem with Senior Project Managers, you will review and assess our projects, identifying and resolving areas where our existing plans show failings or weaknesses. You will ensure that our projects take full advantage of current best-practice thinking, and resolve current or potential risks before their impact affects our objectives. You will have the opportunity to work on many unique and often life-changing projects, as well as facilitating and representing us with public engagements and events.

What you'll need to succeed
As the successful candidate, you will show experience in the control and support of technical projects working to PRINCE2 methodology. Your knowledge and practical understanding of best practices will permeate throughout your career, as well as your tenacity to identify and find resolutions to risks and impacts that are not always visible. You will possess a flair for dealing with complex problems and guiding others to better working practices and successes.

What you need to do now
For more information and a confidential discussion please send your CV today by clicking 'apply' now.

Infrastructure project Manager, must have worked within Asset Management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Asset Management experience
• Proven ability to lead medium to large sized global Infrastructure and Software projects
• Significant experience with PRINCE2 Methodology and ITIL principles
• End-to-end project life-cycle experience
• Able to manage multiple project streams

What you'll get in return

• Flexible £
• Central London location
• 3+month contract

What you need to do now

If you feel you would be a suitable fit, send an updated version of your CV to the details provided.

Infrastructure project Manager, must have worked within Asset Management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Asset Management experience
• Proven ability to lead medium to large sized global Infrastructure and Software projects
• Significant experience with PRINCE2 Methodology and ITIL principles
• End-to-end project life-cycle experience
• Able to manage multiple project streams

What you'll get in return

• Flexible £
• Central London location
• 3+month contract

What you need to do now

If you feel you would be a suitable fit, send an updated version of your CV to the details provided.

My client, a marketing leading provider in software and IT services, have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their growing Change Team. As the Project Manager you will be working with external clients, internal teams and stakeholders to deliver controlled and efficient implementation of new client solutions. It is critical that you have experience of working within financial services and / or within a consultancy environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of IT and business change projects within a client facing environment. You will have the opportunity to deliver large projects, as well as working on smaller internal changes throughout the business.

To be considered for this position, you should have experience of the below:

• A proven track record of successful project delivery in a client facing/consultancy environment
• Experience of working with external clients
• Previous experience working as a Project Manager in the Financial Services sector would be an advantage
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered in line with the defined requirements
• Experience of working in a Waterfall environment
• Project scheduling, including managing resource requirements, using MS Project
• Managing and delivering projects in line with cost, quality and time constraints
• Managing budgets and forecasts
• Risk and Issue management and maintenance of a comprehensive RAID (and variations thereof)
• Experienced at managing co-located and virtual teams
• It is also beneficial if you have had experience of working in an Agile environment, although this is not essential.
• Hold a PRINCE2 or similar Project Management certification

This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Annual bonus scheme
• 6% matched contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Recognition awards
• Refer a friend scheme
• Scope for international travel
• Training and development opportunities
• Family friendly policies and more

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

My client, a marketing leading provider in software and IT services, have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their growing Change Team. As the Project Manager you will be working with external clients, internal teams and stakeholders to deliver controlled and efficient implementation of new client solutions. It is critical that you have experience of working within financial services and / or within a consultancy environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of IT and business change projects within a client facing environment. You will have the opportunity to deliver large projects, as well as working on smaller internal changes throughout the business.

To be considered for this position, you should have experience of the below:

• A proven track record of successful project delivery in a client facing/consultancy environment
• Experience of working with external clients
• Previous experience working as a Project Manager in the Financial Services sector would be an advantage
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure that projects are delivered in line with the defined requirements
• Experience of working in a Waterfall environment
• Project scheduling, including managing resource requirements, using MS Project
• Managing and delivering projects in line with cost, quality and time constraints
• Managing budgets and forecasts
• Risk and Issue management and maintenance of a comprehensive RAID (and variations thereof)
• Experienced at managing co-located and virtual teams
• It is also beneficial if you have had experience of working in an Agile environment, although this is not essential.
• Hold a PRINCE2 or similar Project Management certification

This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Annual bonus scheme
• 6% matched contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Recognition awards
• Refer a friend scheme
• Scope for international travel
• Training and development opportunities
• Family friendly policies and more

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a SAP Programme Manager to join a rapidly expanding technology consultancy that specialise in delivering high profile technology transformation programmes for an impressive portfolio of clients.

The Programme Manager will take responsibility for delivering a high-profile Cloud hosted ERP enabled transformation programme. You will oversee the design, development and delivery of an S4 HANA / Success Factors ERP platform, including the controlled and effective transition of high value critical services from legacy technology to the target platform.

The Programme Manager will take responsibility for centralised control and coordinated management of a large-scale ERP and Cloud centric programme for a high profile Central Government client. You will align multiple projects to achieve the programme goals, whilst managing the integrated budget, schedule and effort. This is a client facing role, requiring engagement with both external and internal senior stakeholders.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of projects, leading a team in establishing programme direction, tracking progress, communicating programme requirements and resolving conflicts / issues where required. You will represent the organisation at client meetings, ensure alignment of the project plans with the programme goals / benefits and report on the schedule / budget at a programme level.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

• An extensive track record of successful programme delivery
• It is essential that you have proven experience of delivering projects for central government clients
• PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified
• PMI PMP/PgMP or MSP or similar certification will be an advantage
• Experience managing multiple concurrent IT and Business change projects
• Experience in delivery ERP migration programmes successfully – SAP preferred but Oracle considered
• Experience and knowledge of working in an ITO/IT Services environment
• Experience of establishing and delivering cultural and people change management through the delivery process
• Experience leading and managing a PMO
• A proven track record of successful programme/project implementation
• Team management experience; comfortable managing in a matrix environment project teams of up to 30 people.
• A proven track record of successful programme delivery

If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please apply with an updated CV. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a SAP Programme Manager to join a rapidly expanding technology consultancy that specialise in delivering high profile technology transformation programmes for an impressive portfolio of clients.

The Programme Manager will take responsibility for delivering a high-profile Cloud hosted ERP enabled transformation programme. You will oversee the design, development and delivery of an S4 HANA / Success Factors ERP platform, including the controlled and effective transition of high value critical services from legacy technology to the target platform.

The Programme Manager will take responsibility for centralised control and coordinated management of a large-scale ERP and Cloud centric programme for a high profile Central Government client. You will align multiple projects to achieve the programme goals, whilst managing the integrated budget, schedule and effort. This is a client facing role, requiring engagement with both external and internal senior stakeholders.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of projects, leading a team in establishing programme direction, tracking progress, communicating programme requirements and resolving conflicts / issues where required. You will represent the organisation at client meetings, ensure alignment of the project plans with the programme goals / benefits and report on the schedule / budget at a programme level.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

• An extensive track record of successful programme delivery
• It is essential that you have proven experience of delivering projects for central government clients
• PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified
• PMI PMP/PgMP or MSP or similar certification will be an advantage
• Experience managing multiple concurrent IT and Business change projects
• Experience in delivery ERP migration programmes successfully – SAP preferred but Oracle considered
• Experience and knowledge of working in an ITO/IT Services environment
• Experience of establishing and delivering cultural and people change management through the delivery process
• Experience leading and managing a PMO
• A proven track record of successful programme/project implementation
• Team management experience; comfortable managing in a matrix environment project teams of up to 30 people.
• A proven track record of successful programme delivery

If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please apply with an updated CV. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

Your new company
An IT Transformation Project Manager is now required to join a leading UK transportation service provider based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed-term contract.

Your new role
The IT Transformation Project Manager is required to oversee and lead the transition phase of this infrastructure transformation programme and will be responsible for the successful completion of the project as per the expected costs, schedule and benefits. As Project Manager you will control the project delivery for the Transformation phase, including schedule management, scope changes and budget whilst also coordinating the day-to-day activities of the project team from mobilisation through to final implementation. The programme will consist of migrating the current UK data centre from on premise facilities to a new partner data centre in an ‘as-is’ system state and will also include the upgrade of all legacy operating systems, applications and databases currently out of vendor support.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have strong experience of leading complex technical change programmes with multiple change elements and managing budgets more than £5m. You will have at least 3 years’ experience in managing third party suppliers and vendors within a delivery environment whilst holding demonstrable experience in the delivery of application migration as well as demonstrable success in influencing stakeholders to manage conflicting requirements, demands and priorities. A background in IT Service Delivery would be desirable as would the use of Google Suite. A relevant qualification in project/programme management is required (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a salary of c£60k (negotiable) with an industry competitive benefits package. More so; you will have excellent flexible working opportunities, including flexible working and the option for remote working from home.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Your new company
An IT Transformation Project Manager is now required to join a leading UK transportation service provider based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed-term contract.

Your new role
The IT Transformation Project Manager is required to oversee and lead the transition phase of this infrastructure transformation programme and will be responsible for the successful completion of the project as per the expected costs, schedule and benefits. As Project Manager you will control the project delivery for the Transformation phase, including schedule management, scope changes and budget whilst also coordinating the day-to-day activities of the project team from mobilisation through to final implementation. The programme will consist of migrating the current UK data centre from on premise facilities to a new partner data centre in an ‘as-is’ system state and will also include the upgrade of all legacy operating systems, applications and databases currently out of vendor support.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have strong experience of leading complex technical change programmes with multiple change elements and managing budgets more than £5m. You will have at least 3 years’ experience in managing third party suppliers and vendors within a delivery environment whilst holding demonstrable experience in the delivery of application migration as well as demonstrable success in influencing stakeholders to manage conflicting requirements, demands and priorities. A background in IT Service Delivery would be desirable as would the use of Google Suite. A relevant qualification in project/programme management is required (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a salary of c£60k (negotiable) with an industry competitive benefits package. More so; you will have excellent flexible working opportunities, including flexible working and the option for remote working from home.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.