.Are you an outstanding Senior Project/Programme Manager ready to lead us to new horizons? Are you excited about leading change, innovation, generating business value 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 shape global ways of working for the future. Technology is at the heart of it all, and we're in search of dynamic Technology Project Managers to own the change!Axial Programme is a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system powered by S/4HANA 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 steer site deployment projects/programmes with vision and agility.- Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe to turn our goals into reality- Craft and implement strategic plans to keep us on the cutting edge- Keep timelines and budgets in check, even in the face of monumental change- Ensure that our technology initiatives align seamlessly with our overarching strategy and our local site operating model**Detailed Job Description**The S/4HANA Senior Project Manager (PM) leads project teams typically larger projects / programmes from initiation to close, to deliver or support delivery of effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs. Project Managers are accountable for resolving and delivering solutions to approved budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards.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 may have PMs delivering into their programme responsibility.**Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities**- Agree and deliver plans for projects / programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality as defined in the IT Project Management Methodology (ADF and SAP Activate).- Run projects or programme budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, organisational change, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to customers and review boards. Coordinate status and delivery of project workstreams. Identify and lead dependencies between projects and other concurrent deployments (intra-programme and across portfolio).- Build a cohesive project team across AZ IT, including offshore and inhouse delivery teams in UK, India and US, global and local site deployment teams, and provide the leadership vital to improve the team's success