Vacancy NameInvestment Project ManagerVacancy NoVN502Job TypePermanentLocationHatfieldJob Details
We’re Ocado Retail. We’re the people powering Ocado.com, the world’s largest online grocer, and Zoom by Ocado, our almost-as-fast-growing, same-day grocery service. As the world’s biggest and best online-only grocer, we work tirelessly to bring more of what matters to our customers: unbeatable range, fair value, and effortless convenience.
We’re an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values: Always be curious, Bring your best self, and Challenge what's possible .
We have ambitious plans and vision to never-stop making our customers' lives better, by delivering the supermarket of tomorrow, today.
About the Team
The Network Development team is really well positioned to make a really significant and positive impact on the growth of the business. If you are excited by being given the responsibility and autonomy to deliver large investment projects that are critical to driving customer growth and increasing efficiency in how we serve over 1 million customers then this is a fantastic opportunity to do just that.
The Role/Profile
We are looking for an Investment Project Manager to play a critical role in driving the next stage of growth for our business. This role is instrumental in delivering sales and profitability growth through successful execution of large-scale and complex investments. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual who thrives on delivering projects end-to-end, from concept to on-time and on-budget delivery.
The Investment Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring strong return on capital from our capital investments. The role requires someone with proven experience of having full ownership of end-to-end delivery of a business case, as well as strong leadership skills to influence in a matrix structure and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop the project from concept to business case:
1. Lead the development of project ideas and business cases, leveraging your strong analytical skills to create trusted and reliable investment appraisals.
2. Work closely with the Finance team to build business cases from first principles, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial investment metrics.
3. Engage with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Property, Ocado Technology and Logistics to bring people on the journey and align on objectives
Team leadership:
4. Assemble and lead a cross-functional project team, fostering collaboration and accountability to ensure project success.
5. Provide guidance and support to team members, empowering them to deliver their best work and contribute to the overall project objectives.
Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines:
6. Establish clear project milestones and deadlines, regularly monitoring progress and addressing any deviations from the plan.
7. Implement effective project management techniques to keep the project on track and ensure timely delivery.
8. Present regular updates to senior management and escalate when necessary to gain steers or support
Solve Issues That Arise:
9. Proactively identify and address issues or challenges that arise during project execution, utilising your creative problem-solving skills to find alternative courses of action.
10. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and overcome obstacles, ensuring project continuity and success.
Manage Spend:
11. Take ownership of project budget management and cash flow reporting, ensuring expenditures align with approved business cases and financial targets.
12. Implement robust controls to monitor spend and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising project quality or objectives.
Stakeholder management:
13. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring open communication and alignment of expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
14. Solicit feedback and address concerns in a timely manner to maintain stakeholder satisfaction and support.
Post Implementation Review:
15. Conduct thorough evaluations of project performance, analysing key metrics and outcomes to assess the effectiveness of investments.
16. Identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement, incorporating feedback into future project planning and execution.
Key skills
17. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
18. Proven experience delivering large (£10m) capital expenditure projects, with a track record of on-time and on-budget delivery.
19. Excellent understanding of financial investment metrics and demonstrated accountability for spend vs. business case.
20. Strong budget management and cashflow reporting experience, with the ability to manage project finances effectively.
21. Experience working with and leading projects across multiple teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment.
22. Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
23. Strong organisational skills with a focus on planning and prioritisation, ensuring efficient project execution.
24. Creative problem-solver with a proactive approach to issue resolution and a passion for driving profitable growth.
What We Offer You
We want our colleagues to feel supported and secure here at Ocado Retail, which is why we have a great range of useful benefits for them to scoop up - and they’re now available to easily learn about using our new platform ‘Pick ‘n’ Mix’. Our flexible benefits range from tasty lifestyle discounts to trusty private medical insurance.
These benefits can also be customised so you can pick and choose to best suit your lifestyle.
Core Rewards
25. Annual bonus scheme - maximum opportunity dependent on the role
26. 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
27. Up to 7% matched pension contributions (e.g. 7% from you, 7% from us)
28. 50% income protection
29. 4x salary life insurance
30. 15% Ocado.com discount
31. 20% Marks and Spencer discount
32. Company-paid private medical insurance for colleagues with the opportunity to add partners/children at corporate rates and Digital GP service
33. Hybrid Working (2-3 days a week connecting, collaborating, and learning together with our colleagues)
Health & Wellbeing
34. Private Medical Insurance
35. Critical Illness
36. DigiCare+
37. Healthcare Cashplan
38. Health Assessment
39. Dental Insurance
40. Eyecare Vouchers
41. Digital GP
42. Mental Health
Flexible Benefits
43. Tax-efficient electric vehicle leasing scheme
44. Access to a retail discount platform, providing discounts and cashback
On-site at Apollo
45. Free onsite parking and free shuttle service from Hatfield station
46. Regular socials, including Town Halls and Mixers & our ORL Summer Party
47. ‘The Fig’ (serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch), coffee cart, as well as small kitchens (with unlimited refreshments and fresh fruit available every day) and vending machines on each floor.
48. As part of our inclusive nature, help make change within the business and join any of our Networks
Travel to Apollo
We have free onsite parking at Apollo Court, as well as a free shuttle bus service that runs frequently from Hatfield Station - just remember to tell the driver ‘Apollo Court’ as the shuttle also drops at Ocado Groups Head Office!
Driving: Apollo Court, 2 Bishop Square, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE
Train: Hatfield station is accessible from mainline routes from London Kings Cross, London St Pancras, or Moorgate.
A little bit more about us
Our business is a joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S. It’s a successful combination of award-winning customer service and unrivaled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and unrivaled product development from M&S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ocado Retail Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status
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