SAP Project Manager

SPEN are looking for a SAP Project Manager to join their Transformation project based in Glasgow.

Role: SAP Asset Management Project Manager

Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks

Location: Glasgow/hybrid style working

Duration: 12 month initial contract with renewal in line with the project

Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Job Purpose Statement

As the Senior Project Manager within Network Planning & Regulation (NP&R) your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the delivery of the core SAP Readiness projects within NP&R, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints, and to act as the primary liaison between NP&R and the SAP Programme.

You will lead a cross-functional teams to define and deliver the SAP Readiness projects with the support of SAP Application Managers, engage with NP&R stakeholders and the SAP Programme Management team to drive the successful deployment of SAP solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and support business and strategic initiatives.

Accountability Statements

Project Delivery

• Timeliness: Ensure that SAP projects are delivered on schedule, meeting all critical milestones and deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee the quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet both business requirements and technical standards.
• Programme Interface: Represent NP&R as the designated point of responsibility within the SAP Programme, facilitating communication and decision-making between the programme and the business.

Strategic Alignment

• Business Objectives: Ensure that business strategic goals are considered in SAP Programme initiatives.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain alignment with key stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring their needs and objectives are met.

Risk Management

• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Issue Resolution: Manage and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring minimal impact on project progress.

Team Leadership

• Task Management: Lead and manage the NP&R project team's tasks, ensuring effective collaboration, motivation, and performance.
• Programme Management: Support the SAP Programme Managers to collaborate across all programme workstreams where NP&R consultation is required.

Communication

• Status Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, including progress, risks, and issues, to senior management and stakeholders within NP&R and to SAP Programme Management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication between project teams and stakeholders.

Change Management

• Change Control: Manage changes to project scope, ensuring they are documented, approved, and communicated effectively.
• Organisational Readiness: Ensure that NP&R colleagues are prepared for changes brought by SAP implementations, including training and support for end-users.

Compliance and Standards

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that SAP projects comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Adherence to Best Practices: Ensure projects follow best practices and methodologies, maintaining a high standard of delivery.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Required:

Project Management:

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Risk management and mitigation strategies.

Technical Proficiency:

• Knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW).
• Knowledge of SAP implementation and integration processes.

Leadership:

• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Change management expertise.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Business Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Asset Management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Knowledge of industry-specific processes and requirements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business users.

Minimum Criteria (mandatory)

Entry Qualification:

• HND or Degree level qualification
• Recognised Project/Programme Management qualification
• Recognised Change Management qualification

Specific:

• Agile tooling (Jira) / Agile & DevOps

Entry Experience:

• Experience of IT systems portfolio delivery.
• Exposure to budget management greater than £1m.
• Management of multi-disciplined teams up to ten people.
• Has experience of Agile Delivery Methodology.
• Experience working on SAP implementation or upgrade projects, even in supporting roles, is essential.