Technical Consultant
I am looking for a Technical Consultant for a company in Maidenhead – they work the hybrid model - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
The opportunity
Being a part of a growing team with stimulating assignments supporting global clients and solutions
Collaborative team atmosphere with direct communication lines across the organization
Becoming a part of a global company committed to international growth from both geographical and product portfolio perspective
Dynamic working environment with opportunities to make immediate impact on client satisfaction and business growth
Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility
Successful candidates would be joining the Logistics professional services team, working in a team to implement logistics management software projects. The (Senior) Consultant: Project Manager has the responsibility to run projects on a day-to-day basis in line with the agreed specifications and commercials. The (Senior) Consultant: Project Manager serves as a coordination point between the different functional teams to ensure proper alignment and focus.
Areas of Responsibility
Drives the definition of the client solution, project structure, and project initiation
Drives the creation of the Statement of Work document - define project scope, objectives, timeline, budget etc. for the project
Delivers the key project management office deliverables, such as project plans, status reports to stakeholders, RAID logs, dashboards, budget/cost monitoring and control, etc. Coordinates with other functional team members to ensure proper resourcing and prioritization for the projects and sets client expectations accordingly
Monitors project progress and performance to ensure timely delivery and identifies and implements adjustments and improvements
Ensures financial management of the projects across the wider team ensuring that all parties are working within defined budgets and the necessary audit and monitoring controls are in place and adhered to
Ensures effective communication across the wider project team to achieve a high level of clarity as to responsibilities, ongoing activities and necessary coordination
Works effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation
Develops excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders
Manages enhancement requirements and translates them into the change & configuration management process
Ensures alignment of the internal and external technical teams involved in the implementation
Expected over time to lead requirements definition discussions with the client and drive the necessary documentation as input to the SW development team
Coordinates UAT, Go-Live, and post-implementation support as necessary
Has a detailed understanding of the organization strategic priorities and is able to drive these in the daily course of business
Applies industry best practices, methodologies, tools and standards
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools
Key Qualifications
Minimum 5-year proven project management experience, preferably within an IT environment
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)
Bachelor's degree
Fluency (written and spoken) in English (mandatory) and German ()
Experience of working in client-facing environment
Strong communication skills to support frequent customer contact
High level of self-organization, problem solving ability, proactivity, and attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
Exhibits strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Project Management Software Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools • Ability to quickly understand new SW solutions
Willingness to travel
Ability to work independently on a client site
Qualifications
Previous experience in technical consulting and/or business process engineering
AGILE Methodology (desirable)
Background in SW Development or Business Analysis (desirable)