Project Manager Lead

Macclesfield / Luton

Global S/4HANA Programme

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large scale transformation of the IT landscape by the replacement of current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with one global solution.

Our current technology is used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come.

This programme requires the best. Whether it be the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. The programme seeks to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefits of its employees and patients.

We now have an opportunity for a Project Manager Lead, responsible for leading the technical project management community, driving project delivery and senior engagement across S/4HANA Technology.

In this role, you will ensure that Technology delivery initiatives are delivered in line with the programme strategies, to approved programme budget and schedule commitments, and to the relevant quality and compliance standards.

What you'll do:

Acting as the initial point of contact for Technology Project Managers, you will be accountable for maintaining Technology alignment with capability roadmaps; through careful workforce planning, resource management and timely prioritisation across Technology.

You'll collaborate and partner with other Technology leads across the Technology Leadership team and beyond (for example Architecture, Testing and Business Analysis) to ensure effective ways of working and a consolidated project management approach.

In addition to Technology delivery, you'll lead a team of over 15 Project Managers who are each accountable for one or more S/4HANA Technology deployments or projects.

You'll establish and continuously improve project management standards and drive development of the project and programme management capability. The role additionally requires occasional direct intervention into specific high priority or high risk projects as needed.

Aligning with the AZ and S/4HANA programme strategic objectives is critical, therefore you will develop a data driven approach to managing PM demands, resources and capability uplift. Having data as the foundation to simplify and standardise the portfolio and demands and develop automated and reusable processes where possible.

You will consider implementing scalable innovation, automation, and efficiency, through relentless value prioritisation, more thoughtful ways of working and operational excellence.

Create an inclusive, energetic and collaborative culture, where everyone can contribute, develop and thrive in delivering meaningful work. Embed sustainable ways of working and strive to make a wider positive societal impact.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of Global SAP S/4HANA project management implementations

• Track record of successful SAP/ERP project implementations

• Validated skills and experience in managing and controlling large project and programme budgets

• Experience shaping innovative solutions that have a major impact with the business area and organisation

• Significant experience in leading project teams, with a track record of delivering large projects and programmes while meeting delivery, quality, and compliance standards.

• Experience in leading large teams and providing leadership/development to other managers, leading a diverse range of activities through others in a hybrid line management and matrix organisation

• Collaborative and innovative attitude

• Forward thinking and independent perspectives on Technology and IT leaderships

• Evidence of leading and developing strategic solutions and business cases providing measurable business benefit (from initial idea through to delivery and subsequent measurement)

• Experience of defining strategies and influencing the vision of senior leaders

• Learning mindset

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 unleash 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.

There are so many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer! A competitive salary, private healthcare, a fantastic holiday allowance, phenomenal training and development opportunities, and much more.

So What's Next...

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

We welcome your CV and covering letter no later than midnight Friday 7th April

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Open Date: 24/03/2023

Close Date: 07/04/2023

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.