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# Implementation Senior Lead

- **Company:** Sopra Steria Limited
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £51,620.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Oracle (Applications)
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5814623577

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in A2R and EPM processes with working knowledge of Planning,
 * Budgeting and Forecasting and Oracle Projects.
 * Proven experience of leading implementations in a shared services or complex client environment.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
 * Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel and confidence working with data.
 * Resilience, adaptability and the ability to work independently across multiple clients and priorities.
 * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for diverse and senior audiences.

It would be great if you had:

 * Knowledge of NHS organisations, financial and procurement systems, and shared services best practice.

## Description

Are you an experienced implementation professional who thrives on leading complex change and delivering real value for clients?

We're looking for a confident and versatile Implementation Senior Lead to join our specialist Implementation Team at NHS Shared Business Services. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that supports NHS organisations through onboarding, transformation and optimisation, working across Client Onboarding, Data & Technology, Client Success, Mergers & Reconfigurations and Strategic Delivery. Our culture is client-centred, supportive and improvement-focused, giving you the opportunity to influence, lead and make a genuine impact across the NHS.

If you're motivated by delivering high-quality implementations, supporting clients through change and helping shape best practice at scale, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

This is a hybrid role, combining home working with travel to client sites and occasional overnight stays when required, particularly during key implementation phases or stakeholder workshops.

What you'll be doing:

 * Leading end-to-end implementation activity for new and existing clients across the A2R and EPM workstreams.
 * Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, resolving escalations and providing expert guidance and assurance.
 * Delivering process impact workshops, walkthroughs, training sessions and best practice adoption.
 * Analysing and manipulating client data to support decision-making, migration activities and reporting.
 * Supporting project governance by managing risks, issues, milestones and stakeholder communications.
 * Contributing to continuous improvement, best practice toolkits and mentoring Implementation Leads.


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