Are you an experienced Senior IT Retail, maybe looking for a new and exciting opportunity, if so, we would love to speak to you? While we’ve been around for a long time, this is a new journey for us as we become a stand-alone PLC. Come and join our newly formed Technology team as we embark on a very exciting roadmap which introduces multiple new, foundational capabilities into Wickes to achieve the company's core objectives
In this IT Project Manager role, you will be part of our Enterprise Delivery teams. In Wickes, the primary purpose of a Project Manager role is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of single large, or multiple smaller, projects. This must be done within scope, to a certain quality, and within time and cost constraints. We are looking for candidates that have had first hand experience in implementing Order Management, Customer Management (Data or Case Management), Corporate Finance or Corporate Learning & Recruitment solutions.
We offer flexible hybrid working, with two days a week in our Head Office of Watford. With ambitious plans, time together will create a winning culture. Time in the business will unlock opportunities for impact. Time at home gives you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. It’s the best of both worlds really.
The Role:Proven experience of achieving successful outcomes through utilising Waterfall and Agile methodologies is essential.
- You’ll have first hand experience in vendor selection processes, including RFIs and RFPs.
- You’ll be responsible for executing and managing complex projects relating to third parties. Engaging cross-functional teams in end to end processes, to ensure projects are completed in line with timeframes, budget and scope.
- You will work with senior stakeholders and third parties to coordinate the delivery of innovative and effective technological solutions.
- Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills required to build trusted relationships with a cross-section of Wickes stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and execute a project resource plan that ensures that the right people are in the right place doing the right things at the right time.
Does this sound like you?As an experienced Senior IT Project Manager, you will be delivering in a Retail environment or similar faced-packed customer focused organisation.
- You’ll have first hand experience in implementing Order Management, Customer Management (Data or Case Management), Corporate Finance or Corporate Learning & Recruitment solutions.
- Having proven depth and breadth of experience in the Retail landscape, understanding systems and processes.
- You'll have good judgement, a sense of urgency and will have demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity.
- A critical thinker, strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, self-motivated and possessing of a high sense of urgency and personal integrity.
- You’ll have great interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships at all levels and be able to influence.
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:
Competitive package including an annual bonus and car allowance
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension and Life Assurance
- Flexible Hybrid working (2-3 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 £1.3Bn across 230 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 inquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.