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Job Introduction
Project Manager - Enterprise Transformation Programme
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in Parklands
Benefits Include:
* Private medical insurance
* Aviva DigiCare+ (Annual health check, Digital GP)
* Perks at Work access
* Free meals onsite
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Ongoing training and development
Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Transformation Programme, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role within the Enterprise Change Team, responsible for managing and delivering key projects within the OS2.0 transformation programme and other enterprise-wide initiatives.
As Project Manager you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills, as you will be engaging with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
The Project Manager will be responsible for:
Project Planning and Execution:
* Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, defining clear timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
* Monitor daily project activities, adjusting as necessary to keep progress on track and mitigate risks.
* Ensure all project workstreams are delivered within scope, budget, and to high standards of quality.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
* Regularly engage with key stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners, providing updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
* Ensure effective communication across project teams to foster collaboration and alignment.
* Present regular project reports and updates to senior leadership.
Risk and Issue Management:
* Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies to minimise impact.
* Escalate critical risks when needed, ensuring swift resolution to keep the project on track.
* Maintain a risk register and provide stakeholders with regular updates on risk management.
Resource and Budget Management:
* Ensure project teams have the necessary skills and resources to achieve project objectives.
* Collaborate with the Finance Lead to monitor project budgets and track expenditures, ensuring projects remain within financial limits.
* Provide forecasts for resource and budget needs aligned with broader programme goals.
Quality Assurance and Control:
* Ensure that all deliverables meet required quality standards and strategic objectives.
* Implement quality control processes, reviewing outputs regularly to ensure business needs are met.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Coordinate efforts across sectors and departments, ensuring project workstreams align with enterprise-wide transformation goals.
* Foster collaboration between internal teams, vendors, and external partners to achieve cohesive project delivery.
The successful Project Manager will have:
* 5+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects in multi-sector environments.
* Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high standards.
* Experience managing risks, resources, and budgets effectively.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Expertise in project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
* Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello) and reporting systems.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/1110/501300/52685734/SU
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!
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