Greggs Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Business Change team at Greggs and lead our PM team and implement the PMP way of working.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, support and build a team of project management professionals whilst delivering great outcomes for Greggs. You will become part of a fast-growing, progressive working environment as we continue to grow our business. As a member of the Business Change Team, you’ll be required to both lead on project delivery and also define and lead the team’s continuous improvement strategy.
We can offer you:
* Management Bonus Scheme up to 12.5% of salary
* Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
* Colleague discount, up to 50% off Greggs products
* Profit share - 10% of profits distributed to colleagues with at least 6 months service each year
* 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus 1 floating day
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
* Colleague share plans with discounted Greggs shares
* Private Medical Insurance for you and subsided for dependants
* Income protection for long-term sickness
* Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
* Wellbeing options including Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations
* Employee Assistance Programme for mental health, financial and legal support
* Savings and discounts including digital gift cards and coupons
* Career progression and learning opportunities
* Greggs pledge and community involvement
* Colleague Networks for feedback and support
About the role
* This is a full-time role; flexibility will be considered
* We value work-life balance and offer flexibility where possible
* The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne
What you'll do
Reporting to the Business Change Manager, you will plan and deliver agreed changes to the business safely and within guidelines, and:
* Lead and mentor the IT&BC Project Management team, with line management responsibility
* Spearhead adoption and integration of PMP methodology into the team’s way of working
* Manage and deliver complex, high-impact projects from initiation to closure, aligned with business goals
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and success criteria
* Establish and maintain governance frameworks for consistent project execution
* Monitor and report on project performance, risks and issues with strategic recommendations
* Drive resource planning and allocation across the PM team
* Champion change management and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
* Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and best practices
* Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio management within the IT&BC function
About you
You will have experience leading project teams and building an internal network at Greggs. We are looking for candidates who are:
* Outcome-focused with practical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Engaging in style with clear written, presentation and verbal communication
* Astute to how change can help Greggs achieve its business goals
* Self-learning with a genuine passion for professional development of themselves and their team
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
* Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification and ability to implement it as a way of working
* Experience building and leading a team of project management professionals with direct line management responsibility
* Self-starter with proactive approach to daily tasks and momentum maintenance
* Experience delivering IT projects with practical examples of challenges and successes
* Experience working in agile, product backlog environments and traditional project delivery methodologies
* Ability to influence cross-functionally and to Director level
* Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and use initiative
* Team player with a collaborative mindset and shared goals
About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do and we have fun. Our culture is about doing the right thing, being inclusive and supporting each other. We want everyone to feel welcome and be themselves at work, regardless of background or personal preferences.
Role details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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