Shared Services Project Improvement Lead

3 weeks ago


Trumpington, United Kingdom Abcam Plc Full time

Company Description
**From global research discoveries to clinical breakthroughs - our vision is to become the most influential life sciences company for researchers. If you are motivated by making a real impact to people’s life and have a desire to work in a passionate and diverse community, Abcam is the place for you.**

Our culture is driven by our dedicated, agile and audacious community of professionals who are driven by a combined purpose and sense of belonging. We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 best places to work in the UK for two years running, as per Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award.

**Job Description**:
This role will support the Shared Services team in developing and maintaining process improvements - making the best use of our systems. As Project Improvement Lead you will drive best practice, and lead in adopting automation Globally.

Roles & responsibilities:

- Working as the interface between Shared Services and Digital
- Drive process improvements within the teams by embracing automation
- Gather functional/technical requirements to support business processes; and help support the team in translating these requirements into implementation
- Re-introduce and roll out training for the Advanced Collections module
- Re-train the teams on best practice for systems use
- Develop documentation for the shared services systems and processes
- Support project management activities such as status reporting, timeline oversight and resource planning back to the Shared Services manager
- Support new business initiatives that impact the Shared Services systems and processes and work with the business and program team to understand the new functionality
- Report back and help implement time saving initiatives across the teams

**Qualifications**:
**About you**:
You have a fundamental understanding of process improvement. You are a strong communicator and looking forward to a role where you can be at the forefront of building Abcam’s strategic business.

**Experience**:

- Process improvement experience essential / project management experience desirable
- AR knowledge essential (AP knowledge desirable)
- Previous process improvement experience and be confident to challenge existing practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an outstanding attention to detail
- Confident and influential communicator, with the ability to and build positive relationships at all levels
- Oracle ERP experience

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why we offer all kinds of ways to enable you and your loved ones to be well and live well. You can expect;
- A culture focused on well-being and opportunities for growth and development. We provide a wide range of training opportunities, for both professional and personal development.
- The freedom to work in a way that works for you, with a focus on maximising productivity and innovation at work whilst reducing environmental impact.
- A performance-based share plan, inspiring and rewarding our people as we deliver Abcam’s strategy.
- Attractive and flexible benefits package including 18 weeks full paid maternity leave and 6 weeks full paid paternity leave, increased paid time off accrual over time and much more.

Abcam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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