SPEN are looking for a SAP Project Manager to join their Transformation project based in Glasgow.
Role: SAP Asset Management Project Manager
Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks
Location: Glasgow/hybrid style working
Duration: 12 month initial contract with renewal in line with the project
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available
Job Purpose Statement
As the Senior Project Manager within Network Planning & Regulation (NP&R) your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the delivery of the core SAP Readiness projects within NP&R, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints, and to act as the primary liaison between NP&R and the SAP Programme.
You will lead a cross-functional teams to define and deliver the SAP Readiness projects with the support of SAP Application Managers, engage with NP&R stakeholders and the SAP Programme Management team to drive the successful deployment of SAP solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and support business and strategic initiatives.
Accountability Statements
Project Delivery
* Timeliness: Ensure that SAP projects are delivered on schedule, meeting all critical milestones and deadlines.
* Quality Assurance: Guarantee the quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet both business requirements and technical standards.
* Programme Interface: Represent NP&R as the designated point of responsibility within the SAP Programme, facilitating communication and decision-making between the programme and the business.
Strategic Alignment
* Business Objectives: Ensure that business strategic goals are considered in SAP Programme initiatives.
* Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain alignment with key stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring their needs and objectives are met.
Risk Management
* Risk Identification and Mitigation: Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
* Issue Resolution: Manage and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring minimal impact on project progress.
Team Leadership
* Task Management: Lead and manage the NP&R project team's tasks, ensuring effective collaboration, motivation, and performance.
* Programme Management: Support the SAP Programme Managers to collaborate across all programme workstreams where NP&R consultation is required.
Communication
* Status Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, including progress, risks, and issues, to senior management and stakeholders within NP&R and to SAP Programme Management.
* Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication between project teams and stakeholders.
Change Management
* Change Control: Manage changes to project scope, ensuring they are documented, approved, and communicated effectively.
* Organisational Readiness: Ensure that NP&R colleagues are prepared for changes brought by SAP implementations, including training and support for end-users.
Compliance and Standards
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that SAP projects comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.
* Adherence to Best Practices: Ensure projects follow best practices and methodologies, maintaining a high standard of delivery.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Required:
Project Management:
* Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
* Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
* Risk management and mitigation strategies.
Technical Proficiency:
* Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW).
* Knowledge of SAP implementation and integration processes.
Leadership:
* Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
* Decision-making and critical thinking skills.
* Change management expertise.
Communication:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
* Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Skills:
* Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Business Knowledge:
* Knowledge of Asset Management systems, processes, and best practices.
* Knowledge of industry-specific processes and requirements.
Stakeholder Management:
* * Experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business users.
Minimum Criteria (mandatory)
Entry Qualification:
* HND or Degree level qualification
* Recognised Project/Programme Management qualification
* Recognised Change Management qualification
Specific:
* Agile tooling (Jira) / Agile & DevOps
Entry Experience:
* Experience of IT systems portfolio delivery.
* Exposure to budget management greater than £1m.
* Management of multi-disciplined teams up to ten people.
* Has experience of Agile Delivery Methodology.
* Experience working on SAP implementation or upgrade projects, even in supporting roles, is essential.