Project Manager

• Contract Duration: 6 months initially
• Location: Hybrid (Sheffield or London)
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Inside IR35 £500-525 per day DOE.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working on key technology functions within a major UK postal service provider. This role involves managing new HR initiatives and transitioning payment platforms, requiring a strong background in HR, Finance, and technology.

• Lead and manage new HR initiatives including updating the travel booking system and initiating a PSU/RFP for a new employee portal.
• Oversee the transition between payment platforms, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with IT and Central Functions teams to deliver project objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders across various levels, managing expectations and maintaining strong relationships.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track progress and resolve issues.
• Provide leadership and direction to the project team, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

• Proven HR and Finance experience.
• Experience with payment platforms and SAP Enterprise Support Framework System.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering change projects successfully.
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills, capable of handling challenging interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resilient and driven, with effective delegation and negotiation skills.
• Commercial acumen with experience in value-driven supplier management.
• Technical proficiency to support the project team in issue resolution.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall).
• Desirable: Experience with SAP projects, Agile/Lean methodologies, and tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and HP Application Lifecycle Management.

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, promoting work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-impact projects in a leading UK company.
• Professional development in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV.