IT Project Manager
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager for an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC). AsanI&T ProjectManagerwithin the Integration Programmeyou will leada specific aspect ofthe integration of DS Smiths EMEA I&T with International theirnaturethe projects within the integration programme will be the most complex and transformational deliverables within DS SmithIT.
In early 2025 International PaperacquiredDS Smith PLC creating the worlds leading sustainable packaging company and a top 100 global manufacturer. Together weoperateacross EMEA and North America with revenues approaching 30bn. This mergerrepresentsa transformative opportunity to harmonise operations unlock efficiencies and deliver sustainable growth at scale.
The work to achieve this has justbegun andconstitutesa significant transformation agenda for the next 12-18 I&T part of the business integrationprogramme spans a c.$50bn investment and is critical to ensuring seamless operations across regions.
For this role we are looking for an experienced individual to lead the Application Migration project which is delivering the IT work alongside the business and other central functions to enable those applications which are currently centrally hosted by IP in the US to either be rehosted in EMEA retired or replaced.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Application Migration project which forms part of the EMEA I&T integration programme.
Establish project governance reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
Orchestrate and drive required IT change as well as adoption of new systems and processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory financial and operational standards where applicable.
Act as the primary liaison between I&T and other functions (business finance HR etc) to deliver the scope of project work.
Identify and mitigate projects risks while ensuring delivery against strategic objectives.
Benefits tracking and realization of the project outcomes.
Status reporting escalation and governance of the project fitting within the wider integration programme structure.
Management of resources working wholly or in part on the project of work.
In summary the role holder will ensure successful delivery ofprojectscope tothe requiredtime cost and quality whilst adhering to all DS Smith delivery standards and evidencing excellence in control and communication.
About you
Significant years of experience in IT and business/industry change / transformation.
Preferably involving large multi-national organisationswhereinfluencing senior management and key stakeholders effectively isrequiredacross the organization and within complex contexts.
Full lifecycle experience ofprojectdelivery(mobilisationhypercare& closure).
Understanding of project deliverymethodology 2 Practitioner (or equivalent).
Proven leadership experiencein ahigh-pressure delivery environment involving cross-functional teams.
Experience in delivering projects with budgets in the $10-30m range.
Excellent command of written/verbal business English; other European language(s) a plus.
Ability to manage changing requirementsand planning updates as required to meet shifting business priorities.
Management of multipleequivalentprojects.
Experience of internal and outsourced delivery models as well aswaterfall andagiledeliverymethodology.
Ability to translate project needs into tasks/work-based packages.
Experience ofleadinghybrid delivery environmentswithboth3rdpartyand internal teams.
Bachelorsdegree in computer science information systems businessadministrationorarelated fieldwith applicablepreviouswork experience.
Expertisein ITapplications infrastructurechange&delivery.
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world we aim to build a diverse motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly differences are valued and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.
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Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- IT Project Management
- Agile
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.
