Shared Services Transformation Manager
Arriva
Europe, United Kingdom, London
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Salary
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Site Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
HR
IT
Procurement
Reports to
Level
N-1
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
09-21-2025
Description
We are looking for a Shared Services Transformation Manager to join our Transformation Team on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months based at either our Sunderland or London office.
The Shared Services Transformation Manager is responsible for responsible for planning and establishing the successful setup of a Shared Service Centre (SSC). The role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and optimisation of centralised support services across Finance, HR, IT and Procurement, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. This role sits as part of the Transformation Office (Programme Elevate).
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Design:
- Develop and define the vision and objectives for the SSC aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of business needs and operational requirements across departments to ensure alignment.
- Design the service delivery model and determine service scope, governance structures, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Stakeholder Management:
- Engage with senior management, department heads, and business units to gather input, align expectations, and ensure buy-in for the SSC initiative.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary program team to provide the shared service lens to process and systems workstreams
Process Optimisation & Standardisation:
- Conduct process mapping and assessment to identify opportunities for standardisation and optimisation across multiple functions.
- Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, remove redundancies, and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure seamless transition from decentralized functions to the SSC model.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure the SSC complies with local regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies.
- Manage risk by identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies related to the establishment of the SSC.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting:
- Establish continuous improvement processes to enhance SSC performance over time.
- Develop regular reporting mechanisms and dashboards for monitoring KPIs, service levels, and operational performance.
- Ensure that feedback loops are in place to drive refinement of processes and services.
Qualification & Requirements
- Proven experience in managing or setting up a Shared Service Centre or transformation initiatives.
- Experience in business process reengineering, service delivery optimisation, or operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional relationships.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ability to drive change and manage stakeholder expectations.
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
Arriva
Industry
Transportation
Revenue
$2.94B
Employees
13,100
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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