Description
As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.
We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for
(Part Time) Program and Packaging Delivery Manager to join our growing business.
Purpose of the role:
To actively develop and manage the overall program of product development through the stage gate process.
Ensuring that a planned own label program of work is in place and that the gated process is planned, managed, tracked-reported and delivered to ensure delivery of that program of work on time with the process followed and all stakeholders engaged.
In this role you can expect to:
Program and Project Management
1. Continuously review current practices to identify areas for potential improvement and building of efficiency in processes operated around planning, program management, project management and reporting.
2. Lead the Iceland development of the own label launch cycle / annual product development work programme (stage gate process) ensuring its successful operation for the business.
3. Lead and manage the relationship with Iceland’s artwork repro, packaging technologist service provider.
4. Ensure efficient communication and follow-up with the supplier base and internal stakeholders from team to deliver the required actions through the process
Keeping things simple and efficient to reduce costs
5. Constantly review the approach to planning, program management, project management and communications to highlight deficiencies and agree improvements.
6. Build the right project plans to deliver against our key retail launch cycle milestones .
You should apply if you:
7. Flexible and agile in approach able to plan ahead yet react quickly and efficiently to business changes that may occur.
8. Strategic thinker who always has the long term in focus whilst managing the now, or day to day activities.
9. Fresh thinker who brings new ideas and innovation to ways of working to drive change and build improvement.
10. Positive thinker who engages within functional team and wider stakeholder group to build buy in, win hearts and minds and forge great working relationships
11. Relevant experience in program management and reporting (packaging, retail)
12. Relevant experience in artwork & repro project manager team management
13. An understanding of retail and retail supply chains
14. Commercial mindset with an eye for driving efficiency
15. Customer Focussed
What to expect from us:
16. Collaborative environment
17. A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
18. 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
19. 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
20. Discounted gym membership
21. Charity fundraising events
22. Educational sponsorship
23. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
24. Long service awards
25. Reward & recognition