Finance Systems Replacement Project Manager (Change) - (Fixed Term)
Reference: JUL20243860
Location: This role could be home based, or based from one of our reserves, or indeed hybrid.
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: 2 years fixed-term
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
RSPB is embarking on a major programme to replace legacy finance systems and enhance our financial management capabilities.
The solution being sought will enable RSPB to deliver against a range of its strategic objectives:
- Income growth across traditional donative and new thematic funding streams
- Cost control and delivering our strategy sustainably
Details on the RSPB's challenges and achievements in the previous financial year can be found on our website.
What's the role about?
The role requires an experienced Senior Project Manager for the management of the change workstream of the Finance Systems Replacement project. They will preferably have experience of project managing major digital change project e.g. a finance system implementation in a different organisation.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Attention to detail and ability to understand financial systems
- Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority
- An ability to produce clear written communications.
- An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Logical & methodical, analytical and a good eye for detail.
- Proven time management and organisational skills.
- Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Cost and budget management.
- Project Management Qualification or appropriate training.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working with external stakeholders such as agencies and contractors.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
- Experience of delivering complex projects.
Closing date: 23:59, Friday, 6th September 2024 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 16th September.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
This role will require completion of a DBS/PVG/Access NI in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship.
No agencies please.