Programme Manager (SAP)

SPEN are looking for a SAP Programme Manager to join them on a contract basis based in Glasgow.

Job Title: Work and Asset Management Programme Manager (SAP)
Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks
Location: St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD/hybrid style working
Duration: 8 month initial contract
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Job Purpose Statement
As an SAP Programme Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of SAP implementation and enhancement projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to drive the successful deployment of SAP solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and support business transformation initiatives.

Accountability Statements

Project Delivery
Timeliness: Ensure that SAP projects are delivered on schedule, meeting all critical milestones and deadlines.
Budget Management: Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and financial objectives are met.
Quality Assurance: Guarantee the quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet both business requirements and technical standards.

Strategic Alignment
Business Objectives: Ensure that SAP initiatives align with the organisations strategic goals and contribute to business growth and efficiency.
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
Team Management: Lead and manage project teams, ensuring effective collaboration, motivation, and performance.
Resource Allocation: Ensure appropriate resource allocation and utilisation, optimising team skills and capabilities for project success.

Communication
Status Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, including progress, risks, and issues, to senior management and stakeholders.
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 the organisation is 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 SAP best practices and methodologies, maintaining a high standard of delivery.

Continuous Improvement
Post-Implementation Review: Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for improvement.
Lessons Learned: Document and share lessons learned to enhance future project delivery and processes.

Vendor Management
Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, ensuring they deliver on agreed terms and contribute to project success.
Contract Management: Oversee contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors, ensuring compliance and performance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Risk management and mitigation strategies.
• In-depth understanding of SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW). Knowledge of SAP implementation and integration processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, change management expertise.
• Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Budgeting, cost estimation, and financial planning skills.