This is a 12 month Fixed term contract position.
We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
We are looking for a dynamic PMO Lead to play a key role in driving the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets. In this role, you will ensure efficient project implementation through effective scoping, mobilisation, accurate documentation, and robust governance. Supporting large scale initiatives within Supply & Logistics, you will work closely with project teams to help them develop, execute, and close projects seamlessly, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that large projects follow protocols through accurate project governance and monitor performance against milestones, providing day‑to‑day support to the project teams.
* Provide fortnightly reports, support steering groups, and ensure regular updates on projects are delivered to heads of departments, partners and senior management.
* Escalate risks, issues, complex queries and significant deviations to the Programme Manager and relevant closely related work teams.
* Assist project teams with the start‑up, mobilisation, organisation and ultimately the close‑down of their projects.
* Establish strong working relationships with the banners and group supply chain departments to continuously improve and maintain excellent communication.
Qualifications
* Formal Project Management qualifications and experience in PRINCE2/PMP required.
* Experience in managing supply/logistics/retail projects within complex, matrix, global organisations.
* Ability to collaborate, communicate and influence in a multi‑cultural environment.
* Good Excel and PowerPoint skills, with an exceptional eye for detail.
* Ability to use project management tools, such as MS Project, Monday.com.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating – whether in our offices or at off‑site locations. On average, about 60% of your time will involve in‑person collaboration.
Benefits & Development
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.
Benefits
* Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
* Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8 % to receive a maximum 14 % from the Company.
* 25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro‑rated for part time colleagues).
* Staff Discount: 20 % discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
* Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax‑efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
* Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS‑MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
* Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
* Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Contact & Application
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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