About the role

Join Tarmac as a Senior Programme Manager - Drive Digital Transformation!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of digital transformation? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Programme Manager to report directly to our Transformation Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a multi-year initiative that is critical to our business and enhances customer experience across the board.

Position Overview: As our Senior Programme Manager, you will be the linchpin in the successful planning and execution of a mission-critical digital transformation programme. You'll ensure effective governance, drive programme delivery, and align with our strategic objectives, all while overseeing a seamless transition to ongoing service delivery. This initiative is essential for our move to SAP S/4 HANA, featuring complex interdependencies that require your expertise to navigate.

• Develop comprehensive business cases, outlining benefits, dependencies, timelines, resources, and costs.
• Formulate detailed plans for projects within the programme, securing approval from our Steering Committee and Sponsors.
• Align the programme with Tarmac's broader business objectives and other key initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure their full support for capital investments.

• Lead the successful delivery of the programme on behalf of stakeholders and the Tarmac Executive team.
• Ensure that project scope is delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Proactively manage risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Oversee programme financial management, providing updates to key committees.

• Lead a multi-functional project team to deliver a unified Order & Dispatch system across all product lines.
• Ensure appropriate resourcing and management of delivery partners to meet project goals.
• Resolve issues promptly to keep the programme on track.

• Drive employee engagement and training to ensure smooth implementation and minimal disruption.
• Work with Product Owners and support teams to ensure seamless transition into business operations.
• Establish mechanisms to measure and monitor the realisation of programme benefits.

• Proven leadership in managing large, diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect daily execution with long-term goals.
• Expertise in managing large-scale change initiatives and agile project management.
• Developed budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Proactive risk management approach focused on continuous improvement.

• Ability to build partnerships and influence key stakeholders across the organisation.

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, IT, or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in business administration, project management, or related discipline; certifications in agile methodologies.

• Experience: Proven track record in leading large-scale digital transformation programmes, specifically with SAP ERP projects and logistics technology initiatives.
• Experience of leading SAP ERP projects including API and integration (essential), with SAP S/4 HANA, BTP and major SAP upgrade experience (preferred)
• Experience in delivering SAP ERP transformations, ECC to S4, will be beneficial.
• Experience of delivering large-scale logistics and supply chain technology projects for mission-critical systems in a logistics-centric business (preferred).
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation and working within a Transformation Delivery Office.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, cloud transformation, or data analytics would be a significant advantage.

• High Emotional Intelligence: Navigate complex dynamics with empathy.
• Exceptional Communication: Inspire and influence across all levels of the organisation.