Senior Project Manager

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

• Klipboard Ltd, formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), develops and delivers integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers and merchants. Our solutions help customers source effectively, manage stock efficiently, sell profitably and deliver competitive service.
• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex customer delivery engagements, ensuring projects are planned, governed and delivered in line with Klipboard methodology, commercial expectations and customer outcomes. Responsible for influencing project direction, shaping decisions and guiding outcomes through effective governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key outcomes for this role include predictable project delivery, strong customer confidence, accurate financial and status reporting, effective risk and issue management, and the ongoing development of project delivery capability across the team.
• Champion the use of AI and automation to streamline project administration, enhance reporting insight, improve governance compliance and support more efficient delivery across the Project Management Office.

• Influence project direction and outcomes by providing clear leadership, constructive challenge, evidence-based recommendations and timely escalation to support informed decision-making.
• Effective stakeholder management
• Develop and deliver project plans
• Preparation and management of project documentation
• Defining project resource requirements and managing the relevant resources
• Manage project risks, issues, associated reporting, escalation and resolution
• Management, delivery and approval of all deliverables
• Financial project management i.e. Budgeting - Management of finance during implementation
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting project activity and project status
• Change request management
• Organise, run and document project meetings
• To maintain internal systems as directed
• To enhance and improve documentation and processes within METIS as required
• Guide and enforce the execution of projects in line with the KCS delivery methodology and standards
• Via the training coaching and mentoring process ensure that non-billable work is reduced by identifying common threads and addressing this with further instruction on a one to one or group basis as appropriate
• Delivery of exceptional working standards within your team by demonstrable leadership
• Identify areas for business improvement and make recommendations and changes to specific processes/documents/templates
• To cover for colleagues as directed

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Experience/Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of an industry recognised project management methodology, ideally PRINCE2
• Ability to engage with users through to board level
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects simultaneously and delivering business benefit to the client
• Excellent understanding of ERP systems and their delivery
• Ability to agree and baseline customer requirements through effective stakeholder engagement
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Competent in the use of Project Management tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Extensive Project Management proven experience

Personal:

• A communicator who can deliver clearly and concisely
• A natural coach, mentor and leader
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Focused and organised
• Pro-active approach to work

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

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Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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