Job Title: Project Manager – Asset Management & E-Procurement
Location: Macclesfield (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)
Contract: 6 months (strong potential for extension)
Day Rate: £450 to £550 (Inside IR35)
About the Organisation:
Join a globally recognised institution leading innovation in technology, data systems, and international collaboration. The organisation delivers mission-critical programmes across the the world, focused on cutting-edge research and infrastructure. You’ll be working with a highly respected team driving transformation across procurement, finance, and asset management functions.
Projects:
* Asset Management: Deliver finance-focused improvements within a live asset management system
* E-Procurement: Lead implementation of a new platform (Proactis + Unit4), managing vendors and integration
Key Responsibilities
* Manage full project lifecycle from start to finish
* Produce and maintain project plans, risk logs, communications, and test schedules
* Lead cross-functional and international teams, including vendors
* Monitor progress and ensure governance compliance
* Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
Asset Management:
* Deliver finance-focused improvements and align with ongoing maintenance programmes
* Coordinate between finance, operations, and systems teams
E-Procurement:
* Lead implementation of procurement platform and ERP integration
* Manage remote teams across UK, Australia, and South Africa
* Create and manage key project documents: test, training, communication, and rollout plans
Ideal Experience:
* Proven track record delivering complex ERP or business systems projects
* Hands-on experience implementing e-Procurement solutions (Proactis, Coupa, Jaggaer, Unit4, etc.)
* Background in asset management systems — especially finance or operations-related workstreams
* Strong stakeholder management skills across distributed or international teams
* Comfortable leading vendors, internal teams, and exec-level reporting
* Tools: Jira, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Google Drive