IT Engagement Project Lead

Overview

Subsea7 is seeking an IT Engagement Project Lead Consultant on a 6-month contract based in Aberdeen or London.

The IT Engagement Project Lead Consultant is responsible for the successful implementation of IT Projects to deliver the identified business benefits. They will oversee the Core Project Team for each project, made up of both internal and third-party members. The IT Engagement Project Lead Consultant will be responsible for all stages of the project lifecycle. These IT projects can be from any of the Subsea7 business functions.

As a part of the Global IT function, the IT Engagement Project Lead will be a self-motivated person with demonstrable experience in the start-up and delivery of projects.

What will you be doing?

Primary responsibility for IT Project Management to ensure successful delivery against targeted benefits, to the approved schedule and budget. Responsibilities will include;

• Management of scope and project requirements.
• Evaluations of solutions, technical options and cost/benefit analysis. Able to apply knowledge and understanding of business analysis techniques to describe a business requirement and to articulate potential solutions.
• Overseeing configuration and commissioning of solutions.
• Management of validation and acceptance of solutions.
• Facilitation of implementation and supporting the business in change management.
• Prepare and maintain project plans and progress reports, complying with the relevant PMO standards and procedures.
• Handover of completed projects to Service Delivery.
• Carry out and report post-implementation reviews.
• Provide input to formal functional IT Steering Committees to review delivery of the IT programme of work, prioritising and facilitating the delivery of the individual projects within the related programme.
• Regular progress reporting and continual review and improvement of ways of working.
• Involved in the management of effective IT change in relation to the introduction, update of, and improvements to systems and services delivered by IT.
• Direct and manage project teams made up of internal stakeholders and third parties.
  
  

What experience would we like you to have?

• Proven experience in a similar project management role, preferably with global exposure. A significant proportion of this time should have been spent managing IT projects.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile tools and practices i.e. Azure DevOps, Kanban and Scrum.
• Experience of projects deployed in a secure cloud environment (preferably Azure/AWS).
• A background in business analysis and project management combined with excellent communications and facilitation skills would be desirable.
• Exposure to data governance, data insights and data analytics. PowerBI experience is desirable.
• Customer focussed attitude with a high degree of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills are required.
• A clear understanding of project management responsibilities and techniques: personnel management, project planning, cost control and progress reporting.
• Understands and adheres to standards and procedures relating to change management, performance management and security.
• Able to work independently, motivate and collaborate effectively with other functions.
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues, senior management and IT Partners, with a positive approach to customer care.
• Preferred Project Management and/or ITIL qualifications.