Project and Change Manager

Project and Change Manager (M/F/D) page is loaded## Project and Change Manager (M/F/D)locations: Maidenhead, UK: Winnenden, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR3943Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI’s powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, RYOBI, AEG - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality. The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$14.6 billion and around 49,000 employees in 2024. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.Technology & Business Process is central department at TTI EMEA, and we drive changes across EMEA by:* Working with business process owners (BPOs) across all parts of EMEA to: + develop and design policies, processes, systems and controls + lead the implementation of new processes, policies, systems and controls + identify opportunities for continuous process improvement* Working with IT and business process owners (BPOs) to ensure such projects are delivered on time, within budget and with the best quality outcomes* Leading or supporting strategic business projects as project managers and/or business analysts* Advising the organisation how to drive process and controls optimisationThe scope of work covers a broad range of business areas, from financial, technological, compliance to operations. We work with a wide group of stakeholders from Business Process Owners in EHQ, senior leaders in local markets, and stakeholders at the Group level.**ABOUT THE ROLE:**As part of the Technology & Business Process team, you will act as the project manager leading cross functional, often strategic projects across EMEA. You will manage internal & external project team members across all parts of TTI EMEA – technical teams, business analysts, key users and business stakeholders.In addition, you will be responsible for our SAP upgrade alongside a senior technology leader – a critical project to leverage SAP enhanced featuresThere will also be opportunities to work alongside the Technology & Business Process Project lead to enhance the department’s capability as a Project Management Office (PMO) in EMEA, helping to establish project management capability across the organisation & improve our ability to manage project portfolio.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**You will work as a ‘hands-on’ Project Manager in a variety of business projects and initiatives across EMEA.Specifically, your role will involve:* Project managing SAP Upgrades.* Strategic Planning: Create comprehensive project roadmaps that align with business goals.* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure projects remain on track.* Budgeting & Financial Acumen: Ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints while maximizing ROI.* Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.* Agile Methodologies: Adapt to evolving project needs and deliver iterative improvements quickly.* Additionally, strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills are essential for managing complex SAP projects.* Project managing cross-functional / strategic projects in EMEA: + Supporting BPOs and other senior executives in the initiation of project ideas & project briefs, understanding the strategic drivers of a project & supporting the feasibility review of a project concept; + Planning a project, this includes setting goals & objectives, defining roles & responsibilities of project team members and producing schedules & timelines for the project; + Managing a project, coordinating the project teams (internal & external) and ensuring the project is kept on track and on budget; + Identify and evaluate project issues and risks and escalate to project sponsors and/or steerco in a timely manner; + Regular status reporting to the project teams, the project sponsor and/or the steering committee; + Facilitating project workshops & meetings; + Ensuring a proper handover of project to operations and closing the project; and + Ensuring maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, e.g. Project brief, project plan, progress reports, issue & action tracker and cut over plans; and + Ensuring the EMEA Project Management guidelines are followed.* Promoting good project management practice & enhance the organisation’s project management capability across the EMEA organisation: + Developing project management guideline & templates for the EMEA organisation + Developing & carrying out regular project management training + Providing ad hoc advice to stakeholders and support them to plan their local projects + Ensuring these stakeholders understand the EMEA project management guidance and methodologies**WHAT YOU’LL NEED:*** 5 or more years of proven experience as a project manager for IT systems and in project management in business application and/ or business process implementation; 5 or more years of project experience overall.* Experience in both waterfall & agile methodologies* Solid technical background, with detailed understanding and hands-on experience in SAP Upgrade, software development and web technologies* Solid knowledge in project management tools a must, and experience in such tools in the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g. Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps) an advantage* Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and effectively with both IT and business stakeholders, with proven experience in acting as the “bridge” between the two parties* Ability to develop strong relationships to liaise effectively with stakeholders and project members* Experience as business analyst prior to becoming a project manager a bonus* Project certification a bonus (e.g. Prince2 or PMP)* Experience and knowledge in implementation of enterprise applications such as SAP, Workday, Salesforce or Microsoft 365 product suite a bonus* Background in audit or internal controls function a bonus**YOU WILL BE:*** A highly organised self-starter who can deliver results with minimal directions and capable of working on multiple projects* A thorough thinker who thinks and plans ahead* An ‘open-minded’ actor who understands the context of a project in the overall TTI strategy and landscape identifying implications on existing policies and procedures* A supportive but straight forward communicator with high acumen to handle conflicting situations* A good listener* A team player with strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills* A highly effective communicator with stakeholders from different backgrounds and business areas* Able to travel within Europe#LI-SK1 #LI-HYBRIDAt TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something excitingVisit
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