Role summary
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Reporting to the Head of Strategic planning & Execution this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our strategic projects and launching our new service offerings. Some Travel within the UK will be required.
As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) the Project Manager for Strategic Planning & Execution role responsibilities will include leading & managing a diverse range of strategic projects e.g. post-acquisition integration activities, new customer implementation, new sector/service development, operational excellence, etc from initiation to on time delivery. Working with cross functional project teams, stakeholders, and systems to achieve your key performance indicators (KPI’s).
You will have extensive Project Management experience working within the logistics and supply chain sector, with a proven track-record in consistent project delivery. A highly driven individual who is comfortable working autonomously and at pace, familiar with project management systems & tools. You are a strong communicator who is confident presenting at all organisational levels. Highly organised, detail orientated, numerate, and capable of managing multiple diverse and complex projects simultaneously.
Key responsibilities
1. Lead and oversee strategic project planning including cross functional teams from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline.
2. Creation and maintenance of detailed documentation of project activities, progress, budgets, and decisions for future reference and accountability
3. Provide comprehensive, timely, and accurate reporting and updates to the Head of Strategic planning & Execution, Executive team, and functional management teams as required.
4. Effectively utilisation of project management systems, documents, and tools.
5. Manage project cadence & quality control across multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Help build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within project team members & stakeholder groups.
7. Build strong relationships with external partners to support project delivery as required.
8. Implement pro-active measures to identify and promptly address any project risks or delays.
9. Ensure excellent communication throughout
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience
10. Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience desirable
11. Minimum of 2 years experience within the logistics or supply chain industry sector
12. Lean, Six Sigma, Prince 2, or similar experience & qualification preferred.
13. Proven history in successfully delivering complex, multi-faceted, projects simultaneously.
14. Experience in managing multiple cross functional stake holders at all levels both internally and externally.
15. Proficiency working with industry standard project management tools, systems & software.
16. Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.
Personal Specification
17. Resilient and able to excel within a high growth results orientated culture where every day is different and where change is embraced.
18. Great team player with an ability to influence and support to get things done.
19. Organised, hardworking, pro-active, and results orientated with a can-do attitude.
20. Ability to turn a challenge into an opportunity.
21. Exemplary organisational skills, strong commercial awareness, drive, and diligence.
22. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
23. Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and cope well under pressure.
24. Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
25. UK Driving License
Benefits:
26. Competitive Rates of Pay
27. Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
28. Long Service Recognition scheme
29. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
30. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
31. Life Assurance
32. Private Medical Cover
33. Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
34. DX Discounts Portal
35. Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!