Project Manager
This role can be homebased in the UK, but may require occasional travel.
At Ds Smith we are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will be responsible for defining project scope, goals, and deliverables as well as developing comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and budgets, whilst partnering cross-functionally across several teams in delivering our Supply Chain Transformation Programme.
In this role you will develop and implement methodologies that not only adhere to industry standards but also push the boundaries. You will lead the project team to deliver the defined project objectives and achieve the specified benefits in line with the appropriate quality, on time, and within budget to achieve the organisation's strategic goals in alignment with the DS Smith Delivery Framework.
If you’re ready to make a tangible impact we want to hear from you!
As a Project Manager, you will have excellent project management, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will be able to adapt to changing priorities and cope with ambiguity. You will also have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate project teams, providing direction and support throughout the project lifecycle.
* Oversee projects from new product development through to successful execution, ensuring timelines and goals are met.
* Champion continuous improvement efforts, ensuring processes are optimized for better efficiency and effectiveness.
* Build strong relationships across stakeholder and project teams, utilizing organizational agility and conflict resolution skills to proactively address and mitigate potential issues.
* Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and keeping everyone informed of project progress, risks, and recommendations.
* Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources in the project, initiating corrective actions where necessary.
* Lead, manage, and motivate the project team on a daily basis to achieve the defined project objectives.
What we would like to see:
* Able to demonstrate experience of successfully delivering complex end-to-end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement, securing project teams, and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes.
* A professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification.
* A flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders.
* A skilled communicator, with experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people.
* A leader for learning and sharing with the ability to coach and mentor.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.
* Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee Discounts.
About us:
We’re DS Smith, the FTSE100 company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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