Information Technology Project Manager

Job Description

The Role

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.

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.

What you will be doing

• Planning and managing resources required to deliver to the objectives and scope
• Defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables
• 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

What we are looking for

• A proven Project Management background
• 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 Retail, Logistics, FMCG, Manufacturing or CPG

How we reward our teams

• 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

About us

WHSmith have occupied our place in our customers’ hearts for over two decades. You’ll find our stores and our family of brands in airports, hospitals, railway stations, on high streets and in shopping centres – as well as right across the world! We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.

Celebrating 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 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.

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