About the job

Description

Project Manager

Permanent

Location: Hereford/Home (3 days per week in Hereford office)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus, 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