Project Manager
Posted 1 day 15 hours ago by Funky Pigeon
Project Manager
London (Hybrid working)
As a Project Manager you will be accountable for the delivery of projects in line with WHSmith strategic goals, significant change programmes and ongoing initiatives. You will be responsible for managing project delivery, from initiation to closure, to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our IT team works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement technology solutions.
The Role:The position will be working on a broad range of projects from opening new stores and store relocations through to new supplier onboarding or adaptation to legislative changes. Flexibility, adaptability and a solutions mindset are core traits for our project managers.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Defining project objectives, scope and deliverables
- Planning and managing resources required to deliver to the objectives and scope
- Providing project updates to stakeholders, the project team and PMO on progress around the objectives, budget, scope and risks
- Building, developing and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project
- Developing and managing a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Proactively managing change to project scope via change control
- Creating and maintaining RAID logs identifying risks / issues and risk management options
- Managing 3rd party technology suppliers assigning tasks and communicating deliverables
The International Delivery Team is a small, close-knit team made up of business analysts, project managers and solutions architects. The teams are dynamic and agile, working on fast-paced projects across our international locations. Whilst Europe and Ireland are the main location focuses due to our footprint; the work stretches further afield including new territories being explored.
The Candidate:The ideal candidate will be autonomous, structured and solutions focussed with an inquisitive and collaborative outlook. They will be comfortable navigating ambiguity and leaning in to support the wider team where needed.
Required experience:
- A proven Project Management background with demonstrable technically proficiency
- Project Management qualifications (for example, Prince 2, PMP etc)
- Experience of working with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
- Proven experience of managing a multi project portfolio
- Ideally previous experience in International Retail and store opening
- Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
- 4pm Friday Finish
- Flexible Working
- 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
- Family Friendly Leave
- Competitive Pension Contribution
- Sharesave Scheme
- Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
- Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Staff Discount Card for stores and online
Celebrating over 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
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Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It's perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.
At WHSmith, we're all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you-you're welcome here.
We're also open to flexible working where possible, so if that's something you need, let's chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know-we're happy to help!