Project Manager - Network

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Network Project Manager to work on high-priority, cross-functional and complex change initiatives, having a direct impact on the successful delivery of our strategic plan. 

With operational change management background or previous project management experience you will be working in the Network Development Team.  As a project expert you will need to be able to work across business functions and respond to challenges that are often new for everyone involved.

To be successful in this role, you will need previous project management experience and the appropriate qualifications (APM- project fundamentals, or equivalent).

Main Responsibilities

• Define and scope the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and alignment by ensuring a clear vision, objectives and plan are in place
• Mobilise cross functional project /programme teams and establish and embed ways of working
• Establish and facilitate the appropriate levels of governance to provide oversight and direction for the projects/programmes
• Engage and align stakeholders across all levels to deliver 
• Manage inter-dependencies and impacts across projects / programmes 
• Drive progress in a consistent, transparent way, and to identify and manage issues and risks, and opportunities
• Support subject matter expertise and development both within the team and across the Programmes, Projects and Change community

You will need

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Operational change management experience 
• Commercial and analytical capability. 
• Proven ‘hands on’ track record of delivering solutions within a pressurised environment.
• Able to work through ambiguity, providing clarity and driving change. 
• Experience in running projects, engaging stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong business skills with the ability to breakdown problems and translate into solutions.
• Excellence in building positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently considering the nature of the audience. 
• Previous project management  & professional project management qualification (APM or equivalent) to at least foundation level

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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