IT Project Lead - FTC 12 Months

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Lead  to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of business and technology transformation initiatives. The role will be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and governance standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, analysts, development teams, vendors, and leadership teams to deliver projects that drive operational excellence, data transformation, process improvement, and business value. The role requires strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and project management capabilities to ensure successful project outcomes across complex and cross-functional environments.

Experience in delivering Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Analytics, SAP, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, analysts, development teams, vendors, and leadership teams to deliver projects that drive operational excellence, data transformation, process improvement, and business value. The role requires strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and project management capabilities to ensure successful project outcomes across complex and cross-functional environments.

Experience in delivering Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Analytics, SAP, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Duties:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with agreed scope and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and delivery roadmaps.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as required to achieve delivery commitments.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, sponsors, and leadership teams.
• Build strong relationships across business, technology, and vendor teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Facilitate project governance forums, steering committee meetings, and status reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative, results-oriented project culture.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans to minimize project impacts.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to the appropriate governance bodies when necessary.
• Ensure effective resolution of project challenges and roadblocks.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved financial plans.
• Optimize resource utilization to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Support vendor management activities, including performance monitoring and contract deliverables.

Governance, Quality & Change Management

• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, governance standards, and organizational policies.
• Monitor project quality and ensure deliverables meet business and technical expectations.
• Support organizational change management, communication, training, and adoption activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and practices.

Qualification:

• Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation
• Project Management certification preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in project management, program delivery, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale cross-functional projects.
• Experience delivering enterprise applications, data, analytics, or digital transformation programs.
• Experience in delivering Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Analytics, SAP, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Risk and Issue Management
• Budget and Financial Management
• Resource and Capacity Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Project Governance and Reporting
• Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools
• Vendor and Contract Management
• SAP and Enterprise Systems Delivery (Preferred)

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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