ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead

As an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective ensuring high quality delivery of PMO related services across planning, reporting, governance, controls, assurance, finance, business case and administrative support.

This role will also support and control change across the programme and support the management of programme dependencies with the 3rd party vendors as well as other inter-programme dependencies within Thames Water.

What you'll be doing as an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead

Support with Finance tracking of programme such as the tracking of Programme budget including correct receipting of goods and ensuring POs are raised against ordersSupport Programme Director with governance cycle and reporting inputs.Oversee the production and quality assurance of portfolio and project reporting, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, and clear insights for senior stakeholders regular weekly programme reporting and Steering Group reportingRAID LOG management - Support with RAID log reviews - regular risk & issue management - working alongside the programme managerTaking the programme through the relevant stage gates and providing PMO assurance activity.Support with business case documentation and Investment committee governance submissions supporting the Programme Directorsupport with the onboarding of additional supplier resources. Identify & forecast resource needs for the programme working alongside the programme managerManage project change (scope, time, budget) within agreed tolerances or escalate changes accordinglyWhat you should bring to the role, Extent experience of Digital / IT programme management delivery roleExperience of financial management up to £15m per annumProficiency in project, programme tools for scheduling, planning, RAID management, and resource tracking Experience producing governance reports using structured data, with the ability to collate, evaluate, and interpret information from multiple sourcesExperience of developing business cases and ongoing financial management on large programmesPRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalentIdeally will have SAP ERP programme experienceComfortable operating within a fast-paced programme environment.What's in it for you?Daily Pay rate: £600IR35 determination: Inside IR35Location: Hybrid - Clear Water Court ReadingLength of assignment: 6 months with potential to go permanentRequired Start date: As soon as possiblePlease note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps, ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DBContract: ContractSalary: £600 a dayAs an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective..., As an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective ensuring high quality delivery of PMO related services across planning, reporting, governance, controls,..., Outside IR35 OCM Change Analyst - Oracle Fusion Programme - Ideal ADKAR or PROSCI - Reports to OCM Change Manager and Programme Manager, will also work closely with Reporting Lead, Data Migration Lead, Business Architect and Business Analysts. OCM assurance and guidance is..., Location:Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote Type:Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months We are seeking a Tech Assurance Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. This person will deliver projects focused on strengthening technical control assurance,..., We are looking for an experienced SaaS functional/technical domain specialist to join our CSS team in the UK.. The domain expert will be responsible for providing consultancy and advisory to our strategic customers, translating ideas and concepts into implementable,..., Compliance (WINEP & WAAP) Assurance Manager - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DBContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary from £82,000 to £86,000 per annum depending on experienceIn this fantastic role, you will provide support to the Lead and Principal Sponsors in delivering...

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