Reporting into the GBS Programme Management Office this role will be responsible for the delivery of Strategic GBS projects.  The focus for this role will be to manage the implementation of the Blackline Journals and Reconciliations solution.  We are nearing the completion of the technical implementation of Blackline and this role will work to ensure, over the next 6 months, that the to-be fit/gap analysis is complete and then take responsibility for implementing the revised target operating model and transition activities into the agreed processes etc post fit/gap.  With 2 ERP’s across Informa (SAP and Oracle) we have implemented both Blackline solutions and need to ensure that the transition to the new ways of working is successful.  There will be the opportunity to get involved with other GBS project deliverables as time and deliverables permits.

The Project Manager will be managing the business case on behalf of the sponsor, as well as leading the planning, execution of the project plan and business change activities.  You will ensure that all company policies are adhered to, whilst providing an excellent level of service to key stakeholders.  

Adaptability is a key aspect of this role, as you may need to take a hands-on approach for specific aspects in addition to providing overall leadership of the project.  In addition, you may be required to be flexible with your working hours due to the global nature of the project, although the majority of the project team is based in the UK.  

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The GBS Journals and Reconciliations Project Manager is expected to assume the following key accountabilities and responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required:

• ​Lead the Journals and Reconciliation project through to completion adjusting the project plan as needed including refining the ways of working/target operating model, managing the change, working with key stakeholders on adoption and ensuring the Business Case and benefits realisation are tracked and managed
• Transition of the key activities into Business-as-Usual processes
• Ensure change impact assessments are finalised to determine the degree of change and level of organisational readiness across different dimensions (people, process, technology)
• Manage key communications across the Journals and Reconciliation project
• Ensure stakeholder engagement is centric to the overall delivery and plans
• Manage third parties, contractors and contracts in accordance to company policy
• Act as a role model to others and proactively contribute to continuous learning with other members of the Programme Management team