Business Systems Partner

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

About us

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Partner to join our finance and systems team based in Doncaster. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in the company's Business Systems team, navigating and leading initiatives during an unprecedented period of change. The Business Systems Partner will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various projects within the finance and systems domain, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of managing complex projects, demonstrating strong leadership skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will be adept at stakeholder communication, fostering collaboration, and implementing best practices to optimise project delivery.

Key accountabilities

As a Business Systems Partner, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of projects. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget whilst meeting the highest quality standards.

Key duties will include:

• Work with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and monitoring progress.
• Develop and manage project budgets effectively.
• Apply project management best practices to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
• Manage all project documentation.
• Identify and proactively address risks and issues that may impact project success.
• Establish and manage a project's RAAIDD (Risk, Assumption, Action, Issue, Decision, and Dependency) log.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders regularly.
• Implement effective change management processes to deal with changes in project scope, schedule or budget.
• Ensure changes are thoroughly documented, communicated and approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Line management of a Trainee Business Systems Partner (enrolled on the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship).

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:-

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Maths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven experience as a project manager, with a successful track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Holds a project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, APM).
• All-round change specialist with a strong attention to detail.
• Line management experience.
• Any relevant experience of working in a finance function would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to actively engage with the COINS system to understand how processes (relevant to the project) work.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience of using COINS would be beneficial but not essential.

Other

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes pension, company car or allowance, private healthcare, employee assistance programme, one paid volunteering day per year, cycle to work scheme and an employee rewards platform that includes retail and gym discounts.

VolkerRail recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Location

The role will be based out of the VolkerRail Head office in Doncaster.

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