Job Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of key multi-project business initiatives. This includes the effective coordination of the programme’s workstreams and management of their interdependencies, including oversight of any risks and issues.
Job Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of programmes (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements)
* Preparing and maintaining an overall schedule for resource use in related projects, which avoids bottlenecks and conflicting demands, sequencing outcomes, to enable the efficient realisation of benefits
* Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of programmes, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities, that align with organisational practice
* Accountable for the successful delivery of essential large scale programmes of work to drive significant business growth
* Ensuring the delivery of new projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget
* Chairing senior stakeholder committee meetings
* Identifying and monitoring programme risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect programmes
* Communication to internal and external stakeholders regarding progress, risks, issues and milestone delivery
* Leading a group of project managers to drive the delivery of the key project objectives
* Overseeing a range of different projects across the department
* Managing finances and budgets
* Holding regular review sessions with project managers and workstream leads
* Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
* A an organised and focussed Project Manager professional who genuinely cares about their customers their colleagues and has a desire ‘to get things done’.
* Someone with 10+ years experience and who has delivered large scale transformation projects.
* Someone who has excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Someone who has excellent leadership skills with a good understanding of motivating and driving programme delivery.
* A good understanding of the logistics and supply chain industries.
* Proficient in various project management software ( MS Project).
* Suitably qualified with experience in either PRINCE2, APM, Agile and/or Waterfall accreditation
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
* 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
* GP consultation and second opinions
* Mental health support
* Financial and Legal support
* Wellbeing and healthy living support
* Employee referral scheme with financial reward
* Cycle to work scheme
* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
* Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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