Supplier Manager (FPA)

SUPPLIER MANAGER

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CLIENT
BASED IN THE NORTH WEST (WARRINGTON/NEWCASTLE)
CONTRACT WILL RUN TO SEPTEMBER 2013 WITH POSSIBLE SCOPE FOR EXTENSION.

This role will have specific responsibility for delivery of assigned Major Programmes IT change deliverables, it is essential that you have Function Point Analysis (FPA) skills and experience.

The role will specialise in the management of multiple suppliers on large scale IT change projects will have delegated ownership and empowerment to manage the overall solution integration and delivery against stated Solution Design.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL:

- Function Point Analysis (FPA)
- IFPUG
- Experience of managing supplier delivery of large IT solutions in a major, complex, multi-supplier environment.
- Ability to understand and interpret IS and related IT environment proposals
- Proven experience in the development, management and implementation of plans for a large-scale enterprise IT architecture programmes in a large and complex multi-supplier/multi-platform environment.
- Ability to communicate technology solutions in relevant business terms on a peer basis with business project members
- An experienced IS practitioner with a strong knowledge and understanding of both Business Change and Agile/Waterfall delivery methodologies as well as IS development life cycles coupled with practical experience of IS development and delivery management. Extensive experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships (up to and including Board level) effectively
- Track record of negotiating with and influencing suppliers and colleagues to reach successful outcomes

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

- IFPUG
- A Project Management Qualification (eg APMP or ISEB Certificate in Project Management) or related degree level or equivalent track record of accomplishment and extensive experience in project delivery and/or supplier management.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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