Assurance Manager

Job Advertisement: Assurance Manager
Location: Midlands
Contract Type: Temporary (Initial 6 months+)
Rate: £800 - £1,200 per day (negotiable)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Are you ready to take the lead in a transformative journey? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Assurance Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale ERP transformation programme. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about driving governance and assurance, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview
As the Assurance Manager, you'll be at the forefront of establishing and strengthening assurance processes across this transformative initiative. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring robust governance, oversight, and reporting across multiple workstreams and delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish Assurance Processes: Develop and enhance programme assurance processes across the ERP transformation.
• Drive Governance: Lead governance, oversight, and reporting activities across various workstreams.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with senior stakeholders, including the ERP Lead and programme leadership teams, to ensure alignment.
• Manage External Engagement: Oversee engagement with external providers, suppliers, and delivery partners.
• Risk Management: Identify and track programme risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery concerns.
• Produce High-Quality Reporting: Generate assurance reports, governance updates, and insightful programme insights for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure Compliance: Verify that delivery partners adhere to agreed programme expectations and governance standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge and enhance existing assurance processes to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote Transparency: Foster consistency, transparency, and control across all programme delivery activities.

Required Experience

• Proven track record as an Assurance Manager within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise in programme assurance, governance, oversight, and reporting.
• Previous experience in ERP programmes is essential.
• Familiarity with managing large-scale delivery providers and suppliers.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across business, technical, and supplier environments.
• Ability to navigate complex, multi-supplier programmes effectively.
• Excellent communication and reporting capabilities.

Working Arrangements

• This position follows a hybrid working model, but onsite attendance in the Midlands is essential due to the nature of the role.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Play a critical role in a significant transformation programme.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners.
• Competitive Rate: Enjoy a competitive daily rate, negotiable based on your experience.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and lead the way in assurance management, apply today! Join us in shaping the future of our client's ERP transformation.

Send your CV and cover letter to (url removed) and be part of a transformative journey! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. We can't wait to meet you!

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