Principal Project Manager x 2

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You are an experienced Principal Project Manager and you have already proved that you can drive projects through to successful completion in a state-of-the-art SAP environment. Now you’re looking for a new role that offers more variety and a bigger challenge.

You’ve found it. We are looking for 2 Principal Project Managers with experience in leading SAP end to end large scale projects. The SAP projects you manage here will vary greatly in terms of both scale and solution types. You will also be working with different stakeholders across the organisation, as well as building strong relationships with third party suppliers.

You know the role, so we don’t need to talk about understanding business requirements, defining resources and planning. Instead, it is worth emphasising that key to your success will be your ability to motivate, and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results on time and on budget.

Brilliant leadership, negotiating and influencing skills are clearly important, along with a positive ‘can do’ approach. You are the kind of person who’s always ready to grasp new challenges and take ownership. Experience of managing project teams through the entire life cycle is essential too, alongside first-rate client facing skills and being used to the ASAP methodology and approach.

So that is you. What about us? As Europe's largest assessment agency, Cambridge Assessment, and is a part of the University of Cambridge. We play a leading role in the research, development and delivery of academic assessments across the world. Our 200-strong IT department does more than support the organisation, it partners the business in the strategic development of innovative applications. This is not just an IT department within a business, but an integral and pivotal part. As a team, we are enquiring, driven and always looking to create new solutions. Every strand of the organisation and our customers rely on our IT team’s expertise and pioneering spirit to take them forward.

Essential Experience

Experience of 3 or more, SAP end to end Large scale projects in the ASAP methodology. At least one of in a complex custom environment.

Experience of and on and off shore model for both Functional and technical build

Experience of 3 or more of the SAP modules SD,MM,PS,CS,PI, FICO and MRS

Desired Experience

Knowledge of SAP SLcM

Working knowledge of a Service / API integration infrastructure

Benefits

Generous contributory pension

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary)

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare voucher scheme

Employee discount and cash back scheme at 1,200 retailers

Cycle scheme

Subsidised canteens

Support for professional qualifications

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd May 2017 and interviews will be held on shortly after.

To find out more about this role please click the APPLY button.

As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.

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