Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) S/4HANA

UK/Sweden

Global S/4HANA Programme

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large scale transformation of the IT landscape by the replacement of current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with one global solution.

Our current technology is used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come.

This programme requires the best. Whether it be the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. The programme seeks to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefits of its employees and patients.

The role of Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) S/4HANA will make a vital contribution to the success of the programme. The change is on a scale never seen in AZ before – the core processes we will be transforming cover the entire supply chain, from clinical supply to collecting the cash from our customers. It will change all the processes that engage with vendors and customers, all forecasting, planning and reporting both in internally and externally, in finance and operations. We will be introducing capabilities not currently available to AZ and will impact the daily jobs over 1 in 4 AZ staff.

For this role, we're looking for someone with vision, energy and an understanding of an elite Project & Programme Management. You will work hand-in-glove with the programme’s Extended Leadership Team to help establish the strategy to deliver unprecedented scale of transformation with AstraZeneca.

Initially focused on creating the Project Management Strategy, Framework and Methodology for the programme, the role will build a central Programme Management Office for S/4HANA and be responsible for developing an impactful team integral to the successful execution of the programme. The role is responsible for managing the programme governance processes, including preparing the agenda and content for Steerco, SET and Board Interactions.

The programme will last up to 8 years, so any initiatives must be sustainable and have the AZ future aspiration in mind, there is a great opportunity to leave a legacy in this role. Close working relations with the BAU teams - in particular Global Business Services (GBS) is a must.

What you'll do:

Designs, develops and deploys consistent Programme & Project Management Methodology for the Programme (driving the integration of SAP Activate with AstraZeneca methodologies including PMF, ADF and CMF) with endorsement from the Program leadership.

Responsible for communication, training and adoption of S/4 PM Methodology

Manages the PMO resources deployed into each Enterprise Process team

Reports to the Chief Operating Officer, on a regular basis, ensuring the status of the programme is clearly defined across key areas such as time, scope, cost, resource and quality.

Work collaboratively with key “deployed” functions within the S/4 programme (in particular IT PMO, Change & Comms, Finance, HR & Enterprise BA teams) to ensure a sustainable approach to the delivery of work across the programme

Offers the highest level of technical expertise in project management, project planning and methodologies

Establishes and maintains relationships with key senior/executive partners within AZ to ensure understanding and commitment to project objectives, and development and refinement of project results

Ensures clarity on programme deliverables and responsibilities at all stages within the programme lifecycle, via the methodology established

Drives the definition and allocation of project management resources at different stages of the programme

Provides internal project management assurance through quality gate reviews and post implementation evaluations and reviews high-level deliverables across business areas. Ensures engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all programme activities.

Co-operates with internal and external auditors as required, with regards to audits of the programme, co-ordinating interaction as required within the programme

Provides direction, leadership and decision-making to programme/project teams in the areas of governance, quality and delivery.

Operates with senior project leads & managers working on projects across the programme.

Works closely with the programme CFO in managing the 3rd parties on the programme, particularly the BI/SI and programme assurance providers.

Manages interdependencies with external programmes and ensures co-ordination of workstreams

Takes ownership, for the programme governance and methodology to ensure the successful implementation of the programme and sub projects.

Manages S/4 Steering Committee and ELT expectations in line with project requirements.

Contributes to the streamlined transition of programme delivery into business areas via the programme governance and methodology to and ensures controlled hand-overs to users and business as usual processes

Essential for the role:

• Project Management qualification (or equivalent)

• Significant experience in programme/project management, with a consistent track record

• Significant experience across several Business/IT Transformation Programmes, establishing and managing governance within those programmes

• Evidence of establishing programme methodologies and working with/adapting methodologies from different sources as required

• Experience of working with System Integrators, in partnership, to meet common goals through establishing clear governance and ways of working

• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives

• Experience of operating within defined business strategies and influencing the key partners of the vision for the business area

• Evidence of leading and developing innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation

• Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business

• Managing, developing and leading a team of people in different locations

• Consistent track record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making in an enterprise transformation environment

• Validated skills and experience of controlling large budgets

• Ability to convince and lead negotiations across a complex group

Applications open: 16/06/2023

Applications close: 23/06/2023

Why AstraZeneca?

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