Implementation Senior Lead

Company: Sopra Steria Limited
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end implementation activity for new and existing clients across the A2R and EPM workstreams.
  • Act as a senior point of contact for clients, resolve escalations and provide expert guidance and assurance.
  • Deliver process impact workshops, walkthroughs, training sessions and best‑practice adoption.
  • Analyse and manipulate client data to support decision‑making, migration activities and reporting.
  • Support project governance by managing risks, issues, milestones and stakeholder communications.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, best‑practice toolkits and mentoring Implementation Leads.

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in A2R and EPM processes with working knowledge of Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting and Oracle Projects.
  • Proven experience 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.

Additional Preferences

  • Experience working with Oracle Fusion applications and/or Oracle 12.
  • Knowledge of NHS organisations, financial and procurement systems, and shared services best practice.

Details & Benefits

  • Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
  • Location: Leeds
  • Security Clearance: DBS
  • Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience and development needs.
  • Annual leave: 25 days (with the option to purchase additional days)
  • Health cash plan, life assurance, pension.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values flexibility, professional growth and a focus on delivering high‑quality implementations across the NHS.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026