Project Manager/Scrum Leader

Role DefinitionDo you know what it takes to manage and deliver IT Business Projects within the FMCG Industry? Are you comfortable defining and building IT PMO and governance processes to make things better? Can you make your mark in a high performing, highly capable team?Are consistency of Project Life-cycle delivery and delivering high quality stakeholder engagement top of your to do list?Have you got the flair and tenacity to challenge and do things differently? Do you have a persistent and forceful approach with an engaging demeanour that makes sure things get done?Are you equally comfortable forging ahead where process is limited, but diligent enough to ensure that process is followed where it exists? If the answer to all of the above is yes and you want to work in a high performing team within a fast based, ambitious business then this is the role for you. With responsibility for ensuring that the IT Projects throughout all our sites are running in the most optimal way, and that all the tasks required to maintain a wide ranging set of systems, no day will ever be the same. Your aim will be to ensure that our systems are available whenever the business needs them – and this includes planning, securing resources, risk awareness, and budget controls. This is a demanding role within a busy IT function with huge opportunity, where no two days are the same – if it sounds like you’re up for the challenge then read below for more information. Budget ResponsibilityPerson in this role seeks capital and operational expenditure approval from line management where it exceeds their approved and agreed level of authority Accountabilities·        Focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors and stakeholders.·        Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks and resource requirements.·        Use defined methods to monitor project or area progress and provide corrective actions if necessary.·        Assemble the project teams, ensuring resource is agreed, booked and coordinated with relevant line managers·        Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology to provide an analytical and leadership resource to deliver projects within the agreed portfolio, including budget and resource management.·        Working with various virtual implementation teams, both formal and informal, to ensure successful delivery and roll out at multiple UK sites. This may include production of training materials, standard operating procedures and data migration documents.·        Proactively identify further opportunities within the project management framework for improvement·        Working with business representatives (Process Owners) and IT teams to understand and deliver business requirements·        Define, document and agree processes that meet the agreed business goals and translate into operational processes within the relevant business systems Working as part of the IT team to integrate and align current and future business system projects with the agreed strategy·        Assisting in the resolution of business issues through the effective use of technology·        Managing and liaising with external suppliers and contractors as appropriate·        Work in a structured way using the agreed change methodologies for Project Management and produce change deliverables / documentation in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have a background that involves working within IT Project Delivery and preferably within the FMCG sector.Competency RequirementsResilience - Never gives up. Solutions driven. Cost aware. Effective Execution - Makes things happen. Gets things right first time. Communication and Influencing Skills - Able to influence people at all levels, internal and external, through listening and adjusting communication style where required. Great Service - Understands the customer and is always seeking to improve quality and service for our internal / external stakeholders. Knows what great service is. Great Team Mate - Works with colleagues to do what is best for the Company as a whole, ahead of divisional, department or personal goals. Wants to develop and help develop others. Attention to detail - Has a fine eye for detail. Able to quickly extract relevant information from large and complex scenarios. Leadership - Gets the best out of people. Motivates, encourages and develops. Sets clear direction.  Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications necessary for full and effective performance Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications necessary for full and effective performanceThe ideal candidate will demonstrate a background of Project Management within a large and complex infrastructure.Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously is essential. Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management is essential. Thorough understanding of project management (Prince2) phases and AGILE Scrum, techniques and tools is essential. Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management is essential. An understanding of the business and the business’s needs is essential. Ability to provide realistic expectations, establish specific customer satisfaction standards and actively monitor client satisfaction is essential. Knowledge of the current project management methodology and tools is preferable Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including communicating with technical and non-technical clients and staff at all organisational levels with a customer orientated approach is essential. Team player with ability to be self-sufficient, using a collaborative approach to solve problems is essential Ability to work in a structured environment to deliver agreed objectives and business goals set out by the business is essential Ability to manage people involved in the project whether internal or external suppliers is essential.Strong planning and organisational skills are essential. Adaptability/to be flexible to changing project and business demands is essential. Able to communicate at all levels with an excellent customer facing manner. Educated to degree level within an IT related discipline is preferable.Agile and Prince2 Practitioner level qualifications desirable.Travel to other locations within the business to deliver and support projectsHistory of delivering IT Infrastructure projects desirable. Priorities:Taking initiativePrioritising workProject delivery to the business within time and budget  Pace:Focus on excellent Project Delivery against the Business Case (Great Service)Pragmatic with focus on qualityUnderstands business impactDecisive People:Leading other Project Managers and TeamsImpact and influenceTaking the leadResourcing Teams and individuals