Description

Dentons is currently recruiting an interim Global Finance Project Coordinator; to support the implementation of a significant global Finance transformation program. This position will report to the Global Finance Transformation (GFT) FP&A Manager, and work closely with the GFT FP&A Lead, regional FP&A teams, PMO and interface with key stakeholders and teams to ensure successful delivery of the Tagetik project within agreed budget and project implementation timeframes.

As the Interim Global Finance Project Coordinator, you will support various teams to deliver to agreed timelines and support team leads to resolve impediments in achieving that goal. You will focus on the key deliverables and milestones as documented in project scope and planning documentation to ensure the project ‰ÛÏstays on track‰Û. Your primary responsibility will be working with the GFT FP&A Manager, the GFT FP&A Lead and SI Partner to deliver and maintain the project plan that delivers the overall solution within agreed timelines. You will also work closely with the Global FP&A Data team and the regional FP&A teams to ensure that dependencies, risks and issues are understood and that delivery plans are aligned.

The finance transformation program is a truly global program designed to transform Dentons’ finance function into the business partnering function of the future. It will support the business by offering real business insight, efficient and effective processes while maintaining the necessary compliance and controls.

Why Dentons is different

The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 17,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge.

Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.

Against such rapid growth and change, this role offers the successful individual the chance to play a lead role and make their mark in driving the successful implementation of this global program.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure the timely development of the FP&A tool through project reporting – scorecards, dashboards and reports

• Manage the analysis of project performance and estimating models

• Management of and set up where applicable, relevant processes, tools and templates to implement improvements and best practice in delivery, drive efficiency, ownership and visibility; including RAID log, plan management, Change Control, Resource & Capacity Management

• Manage the document management system and maintenance process for project files in support of the implementation

• Ensure timely development of the FP&A solution through coordination of project meetings to ensure positive momentum continues

Key Responsibilities

• All below responsibilities below are to be completed in line with Global Finance Transformation Program Governance:

  • Create, control, maintain and assure detailed reports

  • Implement the strategic PMO standards, including POAP, report templates, RAID, etc.

  • Assist in implementing governance and reporting

    • Produce project level plan status reports, management dashboards and delivery trackers relating to the implementation

    • Reporting status, look ahead, what-if‰Ûªs, constraints and pre-empt plan issues and providing regular updates / insight to potential delivery, or resource capacity risks / constraints to enable proactive management action to be undertaken by project and program governance

    • Provide guidance on project / PMO management processes, procedures, tools and techniques

    • Administer project RAID and change control processes

      • Supporting action management to ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales and within budget

      • Ensuring all risk & issues are logged (in accordance with the PMO standards) and communicated to project lead level and if required to Global Finance PMO Lead

  • Manage dependencies and inter-dependencies; including external

• Provide overall support and management on:

  • Resource management forecasts and capacity planning & utilisation

  • Timely escalation of project planning / dependency risk and issues to the project leads

  • Communicating and engagement with plans and governance with global and regional colleagues and stakeholders to ensure they are informed and involved about key project activities, and ensure information is gathered and information shared where required to support project implementation in a timely manner

About You

• Business international level of English ‰ÛÒ both written and oral

• Highly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommodating the different time zones, building relationships. Only team players with a track record of effective collaboration will be considered

• Evidence of having worked concurrently across regions

• Strong written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience of business, finance and technology transformation programs,

• At least five years‰Ûª experience in Project Management and PMO creating, maintaining and continuously improving with a proven track record in the following:

  • supporting complex global transformation programs including project management, continuous improvement and change management;

  • Experience of Technology, Business Change and Service Transition Project Planning including extensive, demonstrable hands on experience of initiating, building and maintaining/managing complex multi-phase and multi-deployment

  • Set up, maintain, drive, coach on and embed PMO methodology and governance.

  • Project management disciplines and have a desire to ensure successful project delivery in a rapidly changing organization

  • Managing projects through a lifecycle, delivering on time, to budget, and achieving the business case benefits

• You will possess:

• Experience of working on international projects both in PMO and in project management

• Experience of working in a professional services firm

• Project Management qualifications e.g. MSP, P2 Practitioner

• PMO qualifications ‰ÛÒ e.g. 3PO Practitioner

 

Essential Qualifications / Experience

Applications from current residents in the following countries will be considered:

UK, Canada, SA, Poland

Disclaimer: Please ensure when applying for this role you are legally eligible to work/live in your location. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

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Equal Opportunities

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