Senior Systems Implementation Specialist - 12 month FTC

• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert, working with key stakeholders to deliver projects and enhancements
• Forward-looking mindset, keeping up to date with system developments to consult with key stakeholders to lead on technology transformation
• Simplify existing processes within the subject matter area

• Responsible for facilitating Project and end user adoption of the Service within Customer’s user community, including communication and training
• Establish criteria for testing cycles and develop the test strategy and resource plan during the Architect & Configure Stage of the Project,
• Responsible for scoping functional and technical areas in the Project,
• Gather requirements and drive functional and technical decisions, escalating to senior management to obtain decisions,
• Responsible for developing test strategy, preparation, managing execution, and reporting, working with the Workday Lead in configuring the system,

• Review, challenge and recommend changes to existing processes in order to maximise the system capabilities
• Document processes and ensure smooth handover of tasks
• Responsible for completing all required training.

• Workday systems knowledge and understanding. SUN systems desirable, but not necessary.
• Experience in system design, implementation and continuous management
• Experience in managing numerous projects that have been delivered on time, meeting business requirements, with high customer and team satisfaction and have involved working across dispersed teams
• Awareness of system design and change management impacts on systems, and integrated systems/landscape
• Proactive in developing and implementing strategies that significantly mitigate risk

• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, as well as with 3rd parties

What can McLaren offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement, and support this with a pro-active approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.