Job Description

Established in 2009, Anthesis are a UK based company specialising in ERP software and services. As an Infor Channel Partner and Infor Gold Resell Partner, we sell and implement ERP software, as well as providing technical and functional consultancy and ongoing Managed Services.

With extensive experience and successful projects delivered across core industries including Food & Beverage, Distribution, Pet Food, Fashion and more we are looking to add to our delivery team with a Project Manager - UK

Job Title:

Project Manager - UK

Location/Based:

UK - from Client sites and remotely from home

Reports To:

Head of Infor Services.

Staff Responsibility:

Mentoring of project team resources

General Overview

The Project Manager understands customer project objectives and takes ownership of Anthesis' contractual requirements defined in the Statement of Work. They manage resources assigned to fulfill those requirements using an implementation methodology, lead implementation planning, control project plan and overall execution, develop positive relationships with all customer project stakeholders creating a high level of customer satisfaction, and help the customer realize expected benefits. They are responsible for the successful outcome and profitability of the project. Also assist in Business Development, Sales and Pre-Sales.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Successfully manage full life-cycle client-facing implementation and upgrade projects, assisting in the realisation of business benefits through:

Collaborating with the Customer in planning, monitoring and controlling all phases of a project

Scheduling the work and allocating Anthesis resources, communicating tasks to be done to the project team

Monitoring and controlling deliverables and other project activities, such as cost control, risk and issue management, and change request control.

Project Governance, preparation of regular Project Status Reports, and attendance at Steering Group meetings.

Delivery of a profitable and successful project.

Expectation management and development of ongoing, successful business relationships with clients

Provide clients with "best practice" recommendations

Mentor and train other employees in the Anthesis team

Participate in the Pre-Sales process for a client implementation

Work on Anthesis business development activities

Submit timely & accurate client billable expense & time reports as required by management.

Complete accurate status reports & follow-up on unresolved issues as requested by management or client.

Other Duties

Attend relevant subject matter briefings & training sessions

Skill set development, knowledge-sharing & improvements in self and others

Other such reasonable duties within the general scope of the job

Requirements of the Role

Education/Qualifications:

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Project Management Certification: PMP or Prince 2

Experience:

Approximately 5-10 years of Project Management experience in full life-cycle ERP implementations, preferably IFS or M3.

A minimum of 5 years of ERP industry experience in IFS or Infor key industry sectors (manufacturing, distribution, project engineering, maintenance)

Successful delivery of both Fixed Price, T&M and milestone-based contracts

Successful delivery of new implementations and upgrades

Management of project implementation budgets in excess of 1m.

Skills/Knowledge:

A high degree of project planning, organizational skills, and systems integration expertise

Project Management methodologies - SCRUM / Waterfall / Agile / Prince2

MS Office skills, Excel, PowerPoint, MS-Project

General technical aptitude

Data analysis & interpretation

Aptitudes/Attributes

Strong oral & written communication that effectively articulates complex ideas.

Able to manage time & work under pressure to tight deadlines

Able to manage the demands of numerous tasks

Able to work on own initiative & within a team environment

Self-motivator & able to motivate others

Empathetic and diplomatic when faced with issues

Able to discuss finance matters with non-finance people

"Roll up sleeves" attitude to get things done

Team player with the ability to build strong peer & interpersonal relationships.

Other Job Requirements:

Undertake further training to fulfil the requirements of the role

Work additional hours to meet the demands of the role

Will be required to travel on company business

KPIs

Billed days per year

Project Management Certification

Project Profitability

Customer Satisfaction

https://anthesisglobal.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

How many Food and Beverage ERP projects have you delivered?
Experience:

Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote