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Senior PMO Manager

Senior PMO Manager required by a market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week onsite. Our client is based a short 7–8-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The successful Senior PMO Manager will take on a pivotal role within Transformation and Operations. This position will see the successful candidate establish and lead a centre of excellence for portfolio governance and delivery assurance.

Acting as the lead for all change initiatives, the Senior PMO Manager will ensure projects are prioritised, structured and resourced effectively from inception through to completion. They will take responsibility for embedding governance frameworks, processes and documentation, with a strong emphasis on strategic alignment, benefits realisation, risk management and delivery assurance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build trust and credibility with stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Embed strong governance and standards across all change activities.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Portfolio Manager to manage resources and ensure ongoing strategic alignment of projects.
  • Own and implement benefits, risk and issue management frameworks.
  • Define and develop governance standards, providing coaching and support.
  • Facilitate key change committees and forums.
  • Provide guidance on business case creation, ensuring clear scope and measurable benefits.
  • Lead on portfolio reporting processes and develop effective reporting templates.
  • Strengthen and maintain project lifecycle documentation, aligning with organisational values and professional standards.
  • Act as a role model for high-quality project management standards.

Skills and Experience

  • Extensive experience in governance, reporting and delivery assurance.
  • Proven track record in benefits, risk and issue management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Influential, confident in challenging the status quo and managing ambiguity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to simplify and convey complex information.
  • Knowledge of organisational change and process improvement models.
  • Creative and strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.

Benefits Include

  • 10-15% annual bonus (Performance based)
  • Competitive salary with annual review.
  • Flexible benefits package including private medical insurance.
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with length of service.
  • Progressive hybrid working model designed to support work/life balance.

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    Advertised by:

    Richard Crowcombe

    A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

    TEL: 07979154556
    EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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    SAP Solution Architects (x2) – S/4HANA Transformation Programme

    Location: Remote (UK-based)  /  Start Date: ASAP
    Contract Length: 6–12 months  /  Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

    Company Overview

    Our client is a global organisation embarking on a major digital transformation programme underpinned by SAP S/4HANA. The initiative aims to harmonise core business processes, enhance data integrity, and deliver a scalable enterprise platform for future growth.

    To support this transformation, the programme requires four experienced SAP Solution Architects to join the team and provide expert design leadership across key functional areas.

    Role Overview

    Each architect will be aligned to a specific SAP module — PM or PP — working closely with business process leads and technical delivery teams.
    These roles are pivotal in ensuring that business requirements are translated into robust, integrated, and value-driven SAP solutions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead functional design and solution architecture within assigned SAP modules (EWM, QM, PM, or PP).
    • Translate complex business requirements into SAP S/4HANA-aligned solutions.
    • Ensure seamless integration across systems such as MES and Salesforce.
    • Collaborate with business process leads, architects, and delivery partners to maintain design consistency.
    • Deliver high-quality functional and integration documentation supporting build and test phases.
    • Uphold programme architecture standards, governance, and compliance requirements.
    • Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on SAP best practices and solution options.
    • Support clear and complete handover to technical build teams.

    Role Focus Areas

    SAP EWM Solution Architect – ID 100

    • Deep expertise in SAP EWM (7.0 to latest S/4 release).
    • Strong background in RF integration, MFS, TRM, and Handling Unit Management.

    SAP QM Solution Architect – ID 105

    • Proven track record in SAP QM module design and delivery.
    • Integration with PP, MM, and PM.
    • Experience in regulated industries (e.g. Pharma, Manufacturing).

    SAP PM Solution Architect – ID 154

    • Niche expertise in SAP Plant Maintenance.
    • Knowledge of maintenance planning, work orders, and asset lifecycle management.
    • Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement capability.

    SAP PP Solution Architect – ID 155

    • Extensive experience in SAP PP, PPPI, and REM.
    • Integration expertise with MES, EWM, and QM.
    • Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and template rollouts.

    Skills & Experience

    Essential:

    • 10+ years of SAP experience, including 5+ years in S/4HANA.
    • Strong configuration and solution design skills within relevant modules.
    • Proven experience delivering within large-scale SAP transformation programmes.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

    Desirable:

    • Experience in complex or matrixed organisations.
    • Familiarity with SAP Activate and structured delivery frameworks.
    • Understanding of integrations with MES, Salesforce, and other enterprise platforms.

    Behaviours & Mindset

    • Collaborative: Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Delivery-Focused: Commits to outcomes and programme timelines.
    • Detail-Oriented: Ensures design accuracy and documentation quality.
    • Adaptable: Operates confidently in fast-paced, evolving environments.

    Success Indicators

    • Delivery of designs aligned to programme milestones.
    • Positive feedback from business and delivery stakeholders.
    • Reduction in design gaps and rework during build and test phases.
    • Smooth handover to delivery partners with complete documentation.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for seasoned SAP Solution Architects to play a key role in a strategic, enterprise-wide S/4HANA programme.

    Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be available to start at short notice.

    Apply for this role:

      Advertised by:

      Richard Crowcombe

      A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

      TEL: 07979154556
      EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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      Location: South Wales (Hybrid – 2 days a week onsite)

      An established defence-technology organisation is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to join its growing engineering function. This role suits an individual with strong experience across modern Microsoft and JavaScript technologies, who enjoys building secure, resilient and scalable software used in critical environments.

      The successful applicant will contribute to the development of advanced digital solutions, working across the full lifecycle — from design and architecture through to deployment and continuous improvement. This position offers long-term career progression, a collaborative technical environment, and the chance to work on systems with national importance.

      Main Responsibilities:

      • Design and implement server-side components and services using C# and modern .NET frameworks
      • Build and enhance web applications using React and TypeScript
      • Develop and maintain robust APIs and distributed services
      • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions
      • Participate in secure-by-design development practices and code reviews
      • Support CI/CD workflows and assist with performance optimisation
      • Provide guidance to junior team members where required

      Ideal Background:

      • 5+ years’ commercial full stack development experience
      • Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
      • Strong capability with C# / .NET (latest frameworks) and React with TypeScript
      • Hands-on experience with both relational and non-relational databases
      • Knowledge of API-centric architectures and distributed systems
      • Practical experience with version control and CI pipelines (e.g. Git-based platforms)
      • Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a collaborative mindset

      Desirable:

      • Any Cloud exposure
      • Knowledge of Docker
      • Event-driven architecture or messaging platforms

      This excellent position offers the opportunity to obtain security clearance, a competitive salary, and an outstanding benefits package, including an annual bonus, pension scheme, healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and many additional perks.

      Apply for this role:

        Advertised by:

        Richard Crowcombe

        A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

        TEL: 07979154556
        EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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        This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality of all software development projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers, ensuring technical excellence, innovative solutions, and alignment with business objectives. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in development.

        Key Responsibilities

        • Lead and manage development, QA, DevOps, and IT support teams to deliver high-quality software and infrastructure.
        • Define and implement strategic software development plans in line with organisational goals.
        • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
        • Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, review outcomes, and provide guidance.
        • Monitor project progress and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
        • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend beneficial solutions.
        • Maintain adherence to technology standards and best practices across all development teams.
        • Communicate technology strategies clearly to internal teams and across the organisation.

        Skills and Experience

        • Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams.
        • Strong commercial and business acumen.
        • Expertise in agile methodologies and cloud-based technologies (AWS experience desirable).
        • Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and problem solving.
        • Solid understanding of web application development, security, session management, and best practices.
        • Experience designing robust software architectures and delivering scalable solutions.
        • Proficiency with modern frontend and backend technologies, relational databases, and operating systems.
        • Strong communication skills and ability to engage teams in a collaborative environment.

        Benefits

        • Competitive salary with annual review
        • Flexible hybrid working
        • Generous holiday allowance plus an extra day for your birthday
        • Employee discount schemes
        • Life assurance cover
        • Pension with company contributions
        • Employee Assistance Programme with counselling services
        • Access to rewards and discount programmes
        • Free on-site parking

        This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled development leader to take ownership of a dynamic team and shape the delivery of innovative software solutions.

        Apply for this role:

          Advertised by:

          Richard Crowcombe

          A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

          TEL: 07979154556
          EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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          About the Role

          An award-winning, fast-growing IT services organisation is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid IT infrastructures. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud-first solutions, design end-to-end technical architectures, and guide customers through digital transformation projects.

          The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in traditional on-premises environments and a proven track record of evolving into cloud-first, Azure-led solutions. Travel to client sites may be required.

          Key Responsibilities

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          • Lead technical projects from planning to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
          • Produce detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and project plans.
          • Collaborate with clients to define IT roadmaps, provide expert guidance, and recommend future-state solutions.
          • Conduct infrastructure and cyber risk assessments; support Microsoft 365 adoption projects.
          • Act as a senior escalation point for technical teams.
          • Partner with Project Management and Service Delivery teams to ensure seamless delivery.
          • Support pre-sales initiatives, including technical design, proposals, and solution validation.
          • Drive innovation within the organisation’s Azure product portfolio and cloud services.

          Essential Skills & Experience

          • 15+ years’ experience progressing through technical roles to Solutions Architect level.
          • Strong expertise in:
            • Microsoft Azure (migration, deployment, management)
            • Microsoft 365, Modern Endpoint Management, and Security
            • Hyper-V / VMware (on-premises and hybrid)
            • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, NAT, etc.)
          • Proven ability to design and deliver end-to-end technical roadmaps.
          • Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

          Desirable Skills

          • 3CX VoIP solutions
          • Email security and filtering (Mimecast, Barracuda)
          • SonicWALL appliances
          • Azure Site Recovery
          • SQL Server, Power BI, and Data Visualisation
          • Penetration testing or vulnerability scanning experience
          • Project management appreciation

          Qualifications

          Required:

          • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
          • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

          Preferred:

          • Azure Network Engineer Associate
          • Azure Security Engineer Associate
          • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
          • Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
          • DevOps Engineer Expert

          Benefits

          • Competitive salary: £80,000–£85,000
          • Unlimited holiday entitlement
          • Private healthcare
          • Pension (Auto Enrolment)
          • Structured training & development programme (including study time within working hours)
          • Access to extensive online learning resources
          • Referral incentives for staff and clients
          • Friendly, inclusive culture with social events and team activities
          • Modern workspace with lounge area, on-site bar, fresh fruit, and snacks

          About You

          You are a proactive, customer-focused technical professional, passionate about cloud technologies and digital transformation. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring colleagues, and delivering solutions that add real business value.

          This role requires occasional travel to client sites and some flexibility for out-of-hours work.

          Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Solutions, IT Architecture, Hyper-V, VMware, Networking, Cloud Adoption, IT Roadmap, Digital Transformation.

          Apply for this role:

            Advertised by:

            Richard Crowcombe

            A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

            TEL: 07979154556
            EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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            You will join an experienced Project Management Team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of a wide range of business initiatives. Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, the team provides expert guidance on project methodologies, risk management, and resource allocation.

            Key Responsibilities Include:

            • Plan, co-ordinate, and manage business-focused projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
            • Produce accurate resource forecasts and secure required resources to meet project timelines.
            • Identify, monitor, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
            • Provide regular updates to sponsors and governance boards on project progress.
            • Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives while maintaining clear and effective communication.
            • Draft project documentation and conduct analysis, including requirements, stakeholder analysis, business cases, testing, and transition to operational service.
            • Manage third-party services and tenders required for project delivery.
            • Organise, facilitate, and document project meetings, ensuring agendas and information packs are prepared and actions are recorded.
            • For IT-related projects, work closely with IT teams to ensure effective handover for ongoing support and maintenance.
            • Prepare the business for operational changes, ensuring smooth transition of new systems and processes into steady-state operations.

            Essential Skills and Experience:

            • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering business-focused projects across transformation.
            • Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong decision-making ability.
            • Ability to manage competing priorities and time-critical schedules effectively.
            • Confident, credible, and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
            • Skilled at risk management, problem-solving, and achieving results in complex environments.
            • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
            • Experience with both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.

            Desirable:

            • Experience in a professional services environment.
            • Experience managing a mix of business and technology-focused projects.
            • Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, APMP, or MSP.

            This great role comes with a competitive basic salary and is accompanied with an annual bonus, annual salary review, a contributory pension, life assurance, maternity/paternity leave, BUPA, an initial 25 days holiday plus your Bank Holidays, flexible working and a wealth of other health focused benefits to name but a few.

            Apply for this role:

              Advertised by:

              Richard Crowcombe

              A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

              TEL: 07979154556
              EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

              Connect on LinkedIn

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              About the Role
              This is a hands-on role providing first and second-line IT support to users across the organisation. Working to a flexible shift pattern, you’ll be the first point of contact for IT queries, offering advice, troubleshooting and ensuring an outstanding user experience.

              Key Responsibilities

              • Provide technical support for IT applications and hardware.
              • Diagnose, analyse and resolve incidents or escalate where necessary.
              • Install, configure and maintain software, hardware, and user accounts.
              • Administer iPhones on Intune and manage SCCM tasks.
              • Support desk setups for new starters, moves and organisational changes.
              • Communicate effectively with users via phone, email, and face-to-face.
              • Contribute to identifying recurring issues and developing solutions.
              • Keep users updated on the progress of their calls and escalate if needed.

              Skills & Experience Required

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              • Experience with (or willingness to learn) legal or specialist applications such as iManage, BigHand, Aderant.
              • Strong diagnostic, problem management, and root cause analysis skills.
              • Organised, professional and results-driven with excellent attention to detail.
              • Team-focused, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a desire to learn.
              • Customer-focused with strong communication skills at all levels.

              Desirable Qualifications/Training:

              • SCCM training
              • ITIL Foundation
              • Azure Fundamentals
              • Windows Server
              • Intune Endpoint Administration

              Working Arrangements & Conditions

              • Flexible shift patterns between 8:00am – 7:00pm (pre-planned rota).
              • Liaise with users at all levels in person, on the phone and via email.
              • Travel between office locations may be required.
              • Training and development opportunities to enhance technical knowledge.

              This great role comes with a competitive basic salary and is accompanied with an annual bonus, annual salary review, a contributory pension, life assurance, maternity/paternity leave, BUPA, an initial 25 days holiday plus your Bank Holidays, flexible working and a wealth of other health focused benefits to name but a few.

              Apply for this role:

                Advertised by:

                Richard Crowcombe

                A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

                TEL: 07979154556
                EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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                Our client offers a hybrid working environment with 2-3 days a week onsite with flexibility.

                You’ll report into a senior manager within the analytics team and work at pace to deliver high-quality, user-friendly dashboards. You’ll also have the opportunity to support smaller projects across the wider business.

                Key Responsibilities

                • Recreate and enhance business-critical dashboards in Tableau (or similar BI tools), ensuring accuracy and usability.
                • Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into clear, actionable dashboards.
                • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data pipelines and models meet reporting needs.
                • Work within a multi-disciplinary project team to help deliver the wider transformation programme.
                • Support the management and optimisation of the organisation’s BI platform.
                • Provide ad-hoc support on other analytics initiatives within the team.

                What We’re Looking For

                • Proven BI expertise with a track record of designing high-quality, insightful dashboards (Tableau experience preferred).
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                • Experience working end-to-end on analytics projects: from requirements gathering through to design, build, testing and support.
                • Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
                • Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
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                Desirable:

                • Awareness of UX principles and best practices in dashboard design.
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                What’s on Offer

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                • A generous pension plan with enhanced employer contributions.
                • Health and wellbeing benefits including a healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme, wellbeing platform and a gym benefit.
                • Enhanced family leave provisions.
                • Additional perks including an employee share save scheme, life assurance, discounts portal and more.

                Apply for this role:

                  Advertised by:

                  Richard Crowcombe

                  A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

                  TEL: 07979154556
                  EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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                  Key Responsibilities:

                  • Gather, document, and secure approval for business requirements and processes, providing estimates and planning support for business analysis tasks.
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                  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend actionable solutions.
                  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, working closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.
                  • Provide support for testing, business implementation, and training activities as needed.

                  Required Experience:

                  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst ideally within the professional services.
                  • Full lifecycle experience in business analysis for software delivery and business change initiatives.
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                  • Experience in launching new systems, products, and services.
                  • A consultative approach, with the ability to simplify complex issues and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
                  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to perform under pressure.
                  • A recognized qualification (or in-progress qualification) in a related field.
                  • Educated to A-level or equivalent.

                  Desirable Skills:

                  • Experience working within the Financial Services sector.
                  • Knowledge of finance, banking, or accountancy projects.
                  • Familiarity with commission processing.
                  • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
                  • Experience using JIRA.

                  If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst with a strong track record in business transformation and software delivery, we would love to hear from you.

                  This fantastic role comes with a basic salary of £40,000-45,000 p/a and is accompanied by a 10% annual bonus and the following benefits:

                  • 25 days plus public holidays
                  • 10% non-contributory pension
                  • Death in Service cover of 4 x base salary
                  • Onsite car parking
                  • Private Health Cover
                  • Health Cash Plan
                  • Corporate Eye Care Package
                  • Additional days off for charity work

                  Apply for this role:

                    Advertised by:

                    Richard Crowcombe

                    A Senior IT Recruitment Specialist with 20 years experience in the delivery of permanent staff, contractors and project teams to clients across the UK.

                    TEL: 07979154556
                    EMAIL: rich.crowcombe@artisrecruitment.co.uk

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