Project Manager/Russia

Project Manager/Russia/Contract

A FTSE 10 Multinational requires an Project Manager to be based in St Petersburg, you will be responsible for the IT delivery required for a large scale project. This role will be working with the Global IT deployment lead to implement and give direction to the local team for the IT infrastructure required. You must have SAP logistics experience and speak Russian for this role.

Requirements:

* Retrieve Local IT Infrastructure Requirements from the Global IT Deployment Lead and make sure these requirements are delivered through IT Services and Procurement on time
* Build Statement of Service requirements working closely with the business and deliver to local IT Services for the setup of Local Help Desk to support.
* Prepares the local IT team for User Acceptance Testing & Training
* Working with a team of Global Test Managers
* Manages relationships with Local 3rd party suppliers IT teams and ensures there's robust communication flow between the project and the 3rd party supplier.
* Gets requires support from the business for cutover activities (SAP Data Load, SAP Master Data Readiness)
* Makes sure IT Infrastructure, Hardware and Handhelds are ready for go-live
* Manages relationships with the IT Services team and ensure there's robust communication flow between the project team and involved part time ITS specialists

Skills:

* SAP Logistics experience
* You must have IT Project Management Experience
* Prince2 would be an advantage

*You must speak fluent Russian alse excellent English is required.