Project Manager- Shared Service Centre

Project Manager- Shared Services Centre
Duration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid- Office visits Chesterfield or WarringtonPay range: £600- £650.00 per day/ Inside IR35Project: Shared Service Centre
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a key Enabling Functions Operating Model transformation. This role will work closely with Finance, Procurement and People Services, driving process improvement, operating model design and successful business change across multiple functions.We're particularly interested in candidates who have successfully delivered similar transformation initiatives or have partnered closely with Finance and Procurement to redesign processes and operating models.What you'll be doing
Lead the delivery of the Enabling Functions Operating Model project, ensuring agreed scope is successfully delivered.Deliver the programme to agreed time, cost and quality, working collaboratively with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement and People Services.Manage third-party suppliers, ensuring delivery against commercial commitments, milestones and quality expectations.Work closely with Procurement to manage the commercial process, ensuring business requirements are translated into successful outcomes.Coordinate activity across multiple business units, developing project plans, managing dependencies and maintaining RAID logs.Ensure the project follows governance, standards and best practice throughout the delivery lifecycle.Work closely with PMO and the Transformation Delivery Director, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
What we're looking for
Proven experience delivering operating model transformation or business change programmes.Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across Finance, Procurement and shared services functions.Experience managing third-party suppliers and commercial delivery.Ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional programmes involving multiple business areas.Strong governance, planning, RAID management and reporting experience.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.