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Senior Business Planning Manager

Ref: AS6707317

Manchester, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Project Delivery Efficiency
  • Customer Satisfaction Improvement
  • Strong Leadership

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Senior Business Planning Manager with substantial experience in handling complex projects within varying environments. Their background spans programme management in regional technology solutions, business analysis in the retail sector, and project coordination in consulting. This experience ensures a robust understanding of driving projects that align with strategic commercial goals, managing risks, and implementing change effectively.

Bringing skills such as cross-functional team collaboration, stakeholder management, and heightened communication abilities, the individual is capable of delivering projects on time and within budget, while driving improvements in processes and customer satisfaction. Their proactive approach and commitment to ethical standards make them a standout choice for a role requiring resilience and strong leadership.

What makes them great?

  • Project Delivery Efficiency: Achieved a 30% reduction in project delivery time through effective implementation of Agile methodologies and improved collaboration tools.
  • Customer Satisfaction Improvement: Directly contributed to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction in a previous role by optimising operational processes.
  • Communication and Leadership: Excellent communicator with a strong track record of leading teams and engaging senior leadership to foster a collaborative atmosphere.

Areas of expertise

  • Risk Management: Expert in identifying and mitigating potential risks to keep projects on track and within scope.
  • Vendor Relations: Proficient in managing vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring all parties meet their contractual obligations.
  • Contract Governance: Adept at overseeing contract stipulations and requirements to ensure all deliverables are met effectively and efficiently.