Shared Services Transformation Manager

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).

Shared Services Transformation Manager

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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