Project Manager – CRM & Cutover Expertise

Farringdon, London

Posted: September 3, 2024

£500 - 550

Length: March 2025

Project Manager – CRM & Cutover Expertise

• Daily Rate: £500 – 550 per day inside IR35 via umbrella (depending on experience)
• Location: Farringdon, London
• Job Type: Hybrid – 2 days in the office

Reed Professional Services are seeking an experienced Project Manager to work with one of our FTSE 100 clients on a pivotal project within their Commercial IT team. This role is integral to the Digital, Innovation, and Transformation sector, focusing on data cleansing and data migration within a CRM transformation programme.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and manage the project delivery process, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders at all levels and external software partners.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects with specific involvement in managing data cleansing and data migration tasks.
• Develop and maintain internal partner relationships, understanding the importance of working with third parties.
• Apply architecture, policies, and governance to the delivery of the project.
• Manage upwards and influence within a complex environment.
• Contribute collaboratively in a team-based environment, beyond the direct remit of the position.
• Utilise knowledge and experience of both traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including Qualification, Concept, Feasibility, and Business Case Development.
• Manage project finances effectively, ensuring cost performance assessment and financial planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven track record in scoping project management activities, specifically around data cleansing and data migration within a CRM transformation programme.
• Strong understanding of working with third parties and developing internal partner relationships.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to manage and influence in a complex environment.
• In-depth understanding of business and a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Knowledge and experience of both traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall).
• Must have experience managing cutovers.
• Financial acumen with experience in project financial planning.

Desirable:

• Technical domain experience in system integration, building frameworks, developing APIs, and messaging standards.
• Experience with Agile/Lean teams using SCRUM, KANBAN, XP delivery process frameworks.
• Continuous improvement knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Jira, HP Application Lifecycle Management, and MS Office tools.
• Supplier management experience, from single to multiple external suppliers.
• Previous experience in a logistics company or consultancy is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on significant projects within a prestigious organisation.

To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the RPS Talent Team will be in touch