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Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Contracted Hours: 39
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location:
Chester House, Epsom Ave, Handforth, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK9 3RN
Description
Project Manager
Location:
Handforth Support Office (Hybrid working available)
Department:
Group IT / Change Delivery
Contract Type:
Full-time
Reports to:
Portfolio Manager
Salary:
£50-55k per annum
We currently have one 12 months FTC and one Permanent role
About The Role
Are you a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager ready to lead impactful change? Join our Group IT / Change Delivery team and take charge of delivering projects that shape the future of our business. From initial shaping to successful closure, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project plans with clear critical paths Manage project scope, risks, issues, and dependencies Lead high-performing project teams and secure necessary resources Deliver regular and ad hoc project reports tailored to stakeholders Ensure adherence to governance standards and change control processes Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to drive success
Essential
What you’ll bring
Proven experience managing multiple projects of varying complexity Strong skills in risk, issue, and dependency management Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and commercial aspects Clear and confident communication with stakeholders at all levels Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, AgilePM)
Desirable
Membership in APM or PMI Agile techniques (Scrum) Experience working with third-party vendors and agency resources
Key relationships
You’ll Work Closely With
Change Delivery & IT Leadership Teams Business Analysts, Test Analysts, Architects Business Change and Service Transition teams External vendors and project partners
What We’re Looking For
A strategic thinker with strong planning and organisational skills A confident communicator who can influence and engage stakeholders A team leader who motivates and drives performance A flexible and forward-thinking problem solver
Additional Info
This role aligns with the APM Competency Framework for “Project Manager (Intermediate)” and offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative environment.
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about delivering change and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something exciting!
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Organisation: Pets at Home
Date Posted: 27-06-2025
Expiry Date: 31-07-2025
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