IS implementation Lead Job in City Of London, London Uk
Asentis on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Country IS implementation Lead
Job Purpose / Impact on the Business
The Country IS Implementation Lead leads the IS delivery in the UK for the engage HR outsourcing programme on-time, on-budget and in adherence with quality and compliance standards. The role has responsibility to manage/support the IS plans across the UK as well as provide SME expertise in the RICE (reports, interfaces, data conversion and enhancements) elements for the entire technology lifecycle. The Country IS Implementation Lead shapes the country IS solution and acts as a liaison between the global IS, local IS, third party outsourced vendor and business stakeholders to ensure that the global business blueprint is effectively translated into the technical solution. The role will provide IS/IT SAP HR architectural expertise and technical direction to system development and integration projects.
The Country IS Implementation Lead will partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to create solutions that are aligned to architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits). Within the solution development lifecycle the role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case.
Accountabilities
IS Project Management/Technology Implementation:
- Provide technical support to project teams and conduct reviews throughout project lifecycle
- Assist project and service teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of RICE (Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversion and Enhancements)
- Act as a point of expertise on SAP HR for UK and facilitate resolution of issues between HR in UK and 3rd party supplier
- Work with third party suppliers as required and contribute to the creation of local technical design documents
- Document all architecture analysis and design work
- Oversee execution of local technical project plans as defined in the IS Project Management Methodology (ISPMM) and Project Management Framework (PMF)
- Accountable for country related IS status reporting
- Manage relationships with key business stakeholders and ensure that global technical blueprint is effectively captured and the impact of projects/ programmes is understood by the business
- Manage delivery of local RICE (reports, interfaces, conversion and enhancement) activities
- Manage IS resource plans and ensure effective sourcing and utilisation of resources
- Drive resolution of risks and issues, involve other organizations/stakeholders as required
- Develop transition plans into services, including controlled hand-over's into support and maintenance Ensure project/programme assurance activities are performed to confirm adherence to internal (ISPDM PMF) and external (GxP, FTA, SOX) standards
- Forecast and influence the provision of adequate resources in a timely fashion
Oversee IS delivery performance Provide subject matter expertise for HR and IS/IT related activities
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- SAP HR experience on a large-scale programme (particularly experience with RICE elements (Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversion and Enhancements)
- Global experience to work across delivering HR technology solutions across different geographies
- Experience of developing and managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with business
- Proven track record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making
- Strong networking skills with good internal/external links
- Well developed communication and facilitation skills
- Experience of developing and leading innovative solutions
- Experience of policies, procedures and guidelines within a quality and compliance environment
- Demonstrate strong, communication and relationship building skills with experience of collaborating and sharing knowledge between teams
- Evidence of shaping and developing innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation
- Excellent business engagement and business acumen with sensitivity to political/economic environment
- Relevant technical degree or equivalent
- At entry level at least 5 years experience within another relevant IS areas