Job Description
Project Manager
Permanent
Location: Hereford/Home (3 days per week in Hereford office)
Salary: £60,000-65,000 plus excellent benefits
We are looking to recruit a Project Manager for a leading online retailer who will will lead the delivery of a variety of different projects aligned to their strategic roadmap. working with Agile and Waterfall working models, using both in house and 3rd party development teams.
The Role
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with the project sponsor and stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
- Coordinate project resources
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives; manage change requests
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Prepare and present progress reports, proposals, and status updates to stakeholders
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure satisfaction
- Coordinate with external vendors or contractors as needed
- Conduct post-project evaluations and create recommendations for future improvements
- Contribute to the Project Management Centre of Excellence as part of the PMO Methodology
- Implement agreed best practices, tools, and methodologies to improve project outcomes
Key Skills & Experience:
- Project management certifications, ideally Waterfall and Agile
- Significant project management experience including IT and non IT projects
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, G-Suite)
- Experience of working with third party suppliers and inhouse software development teams
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience highly desirable