SAP S/4HANA PM - Deployment Lead

Are you an outstanding Senior Project/Programme Manager ready to lead us to new horizons?  Are you excited about leading change, innovation, generating business value and making a lasting impact?  If you’re ready to be at the fore-front of transformation, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.  

At AstraZeneca, we are on the brink of monumental transformation; a once-in-a-generation programme that will shape global ways of working for the future.  Technology is at the heart of it all, and we’re in search of dynamic Technology Project Managers to own the change!

Axial Programme is a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system powered by S/4HANA it will be:

• implemented right across the organisation
• provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting
• used by more than 20k employees daily
• transform the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient

What you’ll do the headlines…

• You will lead and steer site deployment projects/programmes with vision and agility.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe to turn our goals into reality
• Craft and implement strategic plans to keep us on the cutting edge
• Keep timelines and budgets in check, even in the face of monumental change
• Ensure that our technology initiatives align seamlessly with our overarching strategy and our local site operating model

Detailed Job Description

The S/4HANA Senior Project Manager (PM) leads project teams typically larger projects / programmes from initiation to close, to deliver or support delivery of effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs.  Project Managers are accountable for resolving and delivering solutions to approved budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards. 

Focus areas include risk management and delivery of business benefit; and follow established project management standards and chip in to continued development of the project management capability.

This role may have PMs delivering into their programme responsibility.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Agree and deliver plans for projects / programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF and SAP Activate).
• Run projects or programme budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, organisational change, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to customers and review boards.  Coordinate status and delivery of project workstreams.  Identify and lead dependencies between projects and other concurrent deployments (intra-programme and across portfolio).
• Build a cohesive project team across AZ IT, including offshore and inhouse delivery teams in UK, India and US, global and local site deployment teams, and provide the leadership vital to improve the team’s success. 
• Manage relationships with key business collaborators to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and dedication to project/programme objectives.  Responsible for steering and partner meetings, communication of status, issues and risks.
• Effectively collaborate with and lead Internal and External Suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed products and services while ensuring adherence to AZ project delivery standards
• Ensure encouraged benefits realization is consistent with project deliverables and clearly understood by partners and project team.
• Develop and assure service transition plans to ensure project delivered solutions are balanced within a BAU operations environment, including controlled hand-over into operational support.
• Typical project cost up to $200M, with an internal project team of up to 20 people plus external support where required

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Shown project and programme leadership skills, including:
• Setting up and leading project controls
• Negotiating governance requirements
• Handling and controlling project budgets and benefits delivery
• External supplier management
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• Significant (typically 5+ years) proven experience as a PM across the whole project lifecycle
• Technical or business degree or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience leading and developing project teams with a diverse blend of skills and capabilities
• Broad understanding of IT systems and technology implemented within a business context
• Effective communication and consulting skills to work with a diverse range of partners
• Excellent eye for business

Desirable

• Experience in SAP ACTIVATE, traditional and agile delivery methods, including familiarity with SAFe
• Project / Programme Management certifications
• Experience working in a global organization where collaborators and project team members are geographically dispersed
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and/or experience of delivery in a highly-regulated environment
• Lean & Six Sigma Skills
• Master’s degree
• Experience of collaboration platforms for project delivery – e.g. Jira, PPM tools, testing tools.

Why AstraZeneca?

At Astrazeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope it is your

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.