Are you an experienced PMO Lead looking for that next challenge? Do you have experience of working in an IT function and come from Retail, FMCG or the Finance sector?
This role will give a driven and experienced individual the opportunity to lead and oversee the PMO to help ensure the successful delivery of the projects and programmes across the entire Technology function. Wickes are a forward-thinking and innovative business that are entering their digital and Technology growth phase and this role will be an essential part of that transformation.
Wickes applies both waterfall and agile methodologies to deliver projects. Therefore experience working across both and the ability to understand how to track the value streams of delivery will be essential in this role. The role will need the ability to help Wickes develop a simple but effective way of monitoring and governing its technical changes programmes, catering to different needs without adding undue complexity. Experience in being able to establish processes to support delivery leads independent of methodology.
The Role:
- You’ll have knowledge of using both waterfall and agile approaches to deliver projects and how to proactively identify areas for process improvement.
- Experience of resource planning across multiple programmes and initiatives to identify and mitigate key resource challenges.
- Experience in designing and implementing lightweight processes/frameworks collaboratively with our stakeholders
- Experience in Financial Management including Budgeting, Forecasting, Actuals and Analysis
- You’ll agree and compile regular project and programme reporting, analysing agreed KPI’s and create milestone reporting for various stakeholders throughout Wickes
- With previous knowledge and understanding of business / IT needs, you will have the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence and work closely with management, senior leadership, and reputed vendors.
Does this sound like you?
- A confident, self starter with strong knowledge and understanding of business IT needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Solid analytical, negotiation and excellent communication skills.
- Experience with Atlassian toolset (specifically Jira/Confluence) would be beneficial
- Able to work in a small team and able to balance strategic change, running weekly governance mechanics and delving into detail for issue resolution.
- You’ll be able to work at pace, with a sense of urgency and be able to commit to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity.
- You’ll demonstrate sound judgement in the decision making process and have strong understanding of scope of contracts, including milestones and recognition of changes skills
What's in it for you?
Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to join us.
We’re a team. And teams work best together when they know and respect one another. Listen and learn from one another. So we offer a hybrid working model. Giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
- A competitive package to include an annual bonus and car allowance
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension and Life Assurance
- We offer hybrid flexible working (3 days in Watford)
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
- Colleague discount
- Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause, and fertility support.
About Us:
We are a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, we now generate revenue in excess of £1.6Bn across 229 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
We care for our people – and we look out for one another. Everyone has a voice. We’re ambitious, but we’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth with it. Anyone can build on their talent and expect our support to get on.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.
We want to move fast, the application closing date is 28th February 2024.
