Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 10 Sep 2017
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Systems Implementation Project Manager
Contract: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £39,897 - £50,466 per annum
Location: London
Ref: FIN/04/17
The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.
About us
ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.
We are looking for a Systems Implementation Project Manager to manage the procurement and implementation of a new Finance and Project Management System.
This role will be the key responsible for the success of this project. It will be the key point of contact for this project, both within the organisation and with external suppliers. They will be responsible for managing the project timetable, ensuring that a robust governance framework is in place, working with suppliers and providing input to the design, implementation and training phases. They will report directly to the SLT and Board and other groups within the organisation, as required. They will have the authority to shape the development of the end solution and will own the governance framework of the project.
The role will be in place throughout the duration of the implementation, including a period of time post go-live.
Education/knowledge
Educated to Masters’ level or equivalent level of experience
Qualified in a recognised project management discipline
Knowledge and experience developing data coding structures
Knowledge of issues involved in managing data cleansing, extraction and migration
Experience
- Significant experience of managing the successful implementations of finance and project management systems
Managing a project governance framework
Managing a communications framework within a complex organisation, with multiple stakeholders
Experience of line management
Experience managing suppliers on behalf of an organisation
Experience of software and systems procurement
Ability to report to senior stakeholders
Skilled written and verbal communicator with the ability to convey complex issues effectively
Strong organisational skills and self-motivation.
Ability to respond quickly to various requests in a highly pressured and changeable working environment, with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences
Ability to learn new software quickly
Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to management
Closing date: 10 September 2017
Interview Date:Week Commencing 18th September 2017**
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248
How to apply:
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.