As IT Project Manager you will be working as part of a newly established IT PMO, the IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, execution and successful delivery of IT lead projects or sub-projects out by the wider Group, in which an IT stream is required. PM shall lead projects, plan resources and govern those projects according to strict deadlines and within set and agreed budget, while adhering to the relevant PMO framework.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 (Hybrid working)
Key Duties of IT Project Manager:
Facilitate the definition of the project scope, requirements and deliverables using standard documentation
Define project tasks and resource requirements using standard documentation
Manage the project budget in line with business expectations and budgetary commitments
Assemble and lead a projects team
Develop, control and communicate the project plan, timeline and milestones
Track and report project deliverables to the project team and stakeholders
Identify and manage inter-project dependencies and critical path
Manage Risk, Issues and Changes on an ongoing basis - Highlighting appropriate risks to the PMO
Delivers progress reports, proposals and presentations as required by the PMO Framework
Ensure that any deliverables requiring support in steady state are handed over to the relevant teams
Ensure that Legal and Procurement processes are followed
Close the project, ensuring lessons learned are documented
Follow applicable policies, framework, standards and guidelines that have been identified for the particular project
Produce reports for key stakeholders as required by the PMO Framework
Responsible for acquiring resources (internal and nominated 3rd party, if required) and coordinating the effort of the team members in order to deliver projects according to plan and budget
Assemble and co-ordinate project team (Business, IT and External)
Negotiate with resource owners and as required, ensure that project targets are provided for project resource
Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the project team;
Where 3rd party contract negotiations are required, the Project Manager will work with the relevant procurement team to ensure that procedures are followed
Identify and agree participation of Project Sponsor and where required establish project steering groups
Identify and liaise with Key Stakeholders to provide applicable governance for the project
Regularly monitor and report progress to all stakeholders and the steering group
Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project
Quickly gain confidence of the business and colleagues through good communication and influencing skills – acting as an advocate for the Project Management team
Support and promote a culture which is genuinely inclusive and respectful
Foster collaboration through clear and inclusive communication
Lead projects with integrity – act proactively & decisively when taking the lead on tough
Qualifications
* Logistics experience would be an advantage but not essential.
* Degree or relevant solid project management experience
* Business and/or computing related apprenticeship/degree
* Proven experience in project, people management, project planning, requirements management, change management, supplier management, risk & issue management
* Proven experience in sponsor and stakeholder management
* Ability to 'think out the box' and when under pressure
* Experience in reviewing strategy, understanding, and applying to project based work
* Excellent communicator
* Knowledge of IT applications
* Experience in the successful implementation of complex projects
* Ideally previous experience in Warehousing, Logistics, FMCG
* Willingness to travel as and where needed
* Maybe required to work outside of normal business hours
Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays
Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
Car Allowance
Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings