For one of our clients we are looking for a Process and Strategy Consultant
Overview:
Following the decision to split client into 2 separate and autonomous businesses, the now independent business has developed a series of key IT projects which in turn will be developed and delivered.
The IT Roadmap is a set of projects in the area of Hosting, Business Workplace, Connectivity and Identity & Access Management. Each project on the roadmap will separate remaining user related processes and infrastructure services currently depending on former company into dedicated client services or transform already split services so they fit to a modern company in a digital energy business. This role is based in Dusseldorf, Germany, with probable travel to other locations in the UK and Germany. This role will work on topics started in Jan 2019 and continuing throughout 2019. Candidates submitted for review should be able demonstrate at interview how they have presented information to senior leaders in past roles and been able to deliver difficult report which may be uncomfortable to both deliver and/or receive.
Task:
Develop IT Roadmap status reporting including milestone dates, risks, issues, dependencies & budget by using Power BI or Tableau dashboards
Manage & steer the monthly, quarterly & annual forecast processes for budget and service volumes.
Creation of documentation including but not limited to business cases, board presentations & processes.
Coordinate cross functionality (input from and output to stekholders involved at each stage) between a number of Support Functions (i.e. HR, IT, Contract Management) and Project Managers.
Ensure consistent message (milestone dates, risks, issues, dependencies & budget) into official Project Governance Process and steering committees up to and including senior leadership roles
Evaluate whether standard project management standards, methods & processes are being applied
Provide consultancy for project managers to adapt processes and methods
Define & align new processes together with related functions
Coordinate & consult the use of new tools and technologies within the unit
Develop transparent reporting for all projects within CSD&P to ensure clear visibility of all aspects of finance, project status, time planning and KPI reporting
Skills:
Proven experience in project/program environments.
Proven experience in Controlling & Corporate Finance environment.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to quickly work one’s way into new topics & tools.
Experience in senior stakeholder management within a change environment.
Highly self-dependent, result- and process-oriented way of work.
Business fluent English and German language skills.
Experience of working within a company that embraces Operational Excellence and Agile working.