Role: IT Project Manager

Rate: £550 p/d

Location: Uxbridge

Contract Length: 12 months

The scope of the project includes the definition, development and implementation of new analytical capabilities relating to existing platforms to support Use Cases such for various Commercial Business areas including: Compass (Executive reporting), Field Force, Market Access, Digital Marketing and Commercial Operations across Affiliates Internationally.

The platforms are:

• International Data & Analytics Platform on AWS using Global Cloud Foundation Framework
• Reporting and Analytics capability deployment (Tableau).
• Rollout and Change Management to ensure Value and usage is generated from the investment.

The PM will take the Project from Assess Phase through to full delivery. Beyond this the PM is accountable for managing the Vendor to deliver to agreed schedule, Global Cloud Foundation and Northstar data backbone is enhanced with International Data sets, Data models for above country reporting are in line wit Global standards and Local Affiliate needs are met with a combination of Self Service and templated governed dashboards.

Job duties include:

• To take full responsibility for the complete project life-cycle of the specified project starting with the scoping/assess phase.
• To deliver the project on time, to budget and quality.
• To manage a diverse group of stakeholders across different geographical regions.
• To establish the project plan, project schedule and resource plan.
• To monitor and track the progress of the project.
• To provide status updates as required.
• To manage the resolution of issues and concerns.
• To manage risks and change requests.
• To ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project team.
• To develop and manage the project budget.
• To execute the project in line with project management methodologies and processes.
• To support the procurement of 3rd party products and services.
• To work directly with end-users in resolving project issues and ensuring the project meets the business partners' needs.
• To interface with stakeholders and to manage expectations.
• To manage the provision of training.
• To ensure orderly handover to support.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Professional IT Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• 10 - 12 years of project management experience.
• 5-10 years' experience in the delivery of Cloud (AWS) based Data & Analytics projects.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Solid experience in delivery of application based projects.
• Solid experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in dealing with senior management up to executive level.
• Experience in managing procurement activities such as RFI, RFP.
• Experience with delivering with Agile methods.
• Ability to work with dispersed and global teams and locations.
• Experience in the life-science industry would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite.
• Relevant professional qualification would be advantageous if combined with practical experience.
• Fluency in the English language is required. A good command of another European language would be advantageous.