Group IT Project Manager

Job content

Role: Group IT Project Manager

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme

About the Role…

We have an exciting new opportunity available for a Group IT Project Manager to join our Group IT function at EG Group! This role will involve the planning, execution, and delivery of projects to be completed to deadlines and within budget. The Project Manager will define the projects objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle, whilst also being heavily involved in Senior stakeholder management and weekly status reporting throughout all projects.

We are looking for a motivated, team-orientated, and adaptable individual who will have extensive experience in Project Management to carry out this role. You will have the tenacity and resilience to manage large projects and take ownership of these from beginning to end whilst adapting to different challenges you may face in the role.

If you are an individual who is passionate about Project Management and enjoys the challenges and reward of overseeing projects from beginning to end, this is the perfect role for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end project delivery, inclusive of hypercare support, closure and transition into BAU.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and effective manner, clearly highlighting the critical path of delivery.
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, and own stakeholder management.
Draft and submit budget proposals and request subsequent budget changes where necessary through appropriate change control.
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Conduct project lessons learned exercises and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

Candidate Requirements

Degree in any Information Technology/Information Systems disciplines
4-5 years’ experience working in a Project Management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
Project Management industry certifications I.E. PRINCE2
Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or comparative tools
Understanding of platforms such as ERP systems
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Benefits & Rewards:
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexitime
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to a completed DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.