SAP TAX Engine - Senior PM

Are you excited about driving change, innovation and making a lasting impact?  If you’re ready to be at the fore-front of transformation, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.  

At AstraZeneca, we are on the brink of monumental transformation; a once-in-a-generation programme that will craft global ways of working for the future.  Technology is at the heart of it all and we’re in search of dynamic Deployment Managers to lead the charge!

Axial Programme is a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system powered by S4/Hana it will be:

• implemented right across the organisation.
• provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting
• used by more than 20k employees daily.
• transform the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.

What you’ll do the headlines….

• You will lead and deploy technical releases with vision and agility.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe to turn our goals into reality.
• Be the tech guru who can troubleshoot, adapt and elevate our tech game.
• Ensure that our technology initiatives align seamlessly with our overarching strategy.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Tax Workstream as part of a Tax engine implementation project  in conjunction with our ERP upgrade to S/4HANA (AXIAL). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Technology implementation and will be collaborating with the TAX collaborators. This role requires a proven background in project management. Experience with ERP, Tax engines and tax processes is a plus but not a must.

Focus areas include risk management and delivery of business benefit; and follow established project management standards and chip in to continued development of the project management capability.

This role will have a series of partners e.g. Technology Managers global and local as well as PMs delivering into their programme responsibility.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

·       Ability to be resourceful and self-sufficient - crafting solutions and recommendations with limited direction

·       Strong Project Management background, analytical and problem-solving abilities, communication and interpersonal skills

·       Previous experience in Tax Technology implementation and will be collaborating with multi-functional teams

·       Ability to lead discussions and make presentations in multi-functional meetings

·       Ensure full alignment with ongoing Axial project (upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4HANA)

·       IT project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and defining and executing contingency plans

·       Support in establish the governance model and schedule and prepare kick-off meetings, status calls and governance meetings

·       Communicate project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in project status update meetings

·       Proactively address challenges and obstacles that may arise during the implementation process

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in SAP ACTIVATE, traditional and agile delivery methods, including familiarity with SAFe
• Experience of SAP release management
• Shown project and programme leadership skills, including:
• Setting up and leading project controls
• Negotiating governance requirements
• Handling and controlling project budgets and benefits delivery
• External supplier management
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• Significant (typically 5+ years) demonstrable experience as a PM across the whole project lifecycle
• Technical or business degree or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience leading and developing project teams with a diverse blend of skills and capabilities
• Broad understanding of IT systems and technology implemented within a business context
• Effective communication and consulting skills to work with a diverse range of partners
• Excellent eye for business

Desirable

• Project / Programme Management certifications
• TAX processes knowledge
• Experience working in a global organization where collaborators and project team members are geographically dispersed.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience and/or experience of delivery in a highly regulated environment
• Lean & Six Sigma Skills
• Master’s degree
• Experience of collaboration platforms for project delivery – e.g. Jira, PPM tools, testing tools.

Why AstraZeneca?

At Astrazeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.