Development Manager Space

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marks and Spencer Full time

All the details

A critical role, both in the Transformation of the Space Function and the supporting the Space Leadership Team to lead the change, internally and externally.

Owns the Space (functional) Transformation Strategy and Programme on behalf of the Head of Space (C&H); holding programme leadership, development, and delivery accountabilities.

Works with key members of the Space LT / Management Team in the transformation of processes, accountabilities and activities - with both C&H and Store Development Teams.

Works across the Heads of Space (and the Space Team) to define, develop, and deliver the space strategy aligned to the overall C&H strategy.

Develops and owns the programme plan and associated briefs, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged. Builds presentations, business cases and documents as required.

Owns the rhythm and routine of the Space Team on behalf of the Head of Space (C&H) incl. Stand-ups, Kanban, Team Days, Leadership / Management Team Days etc.

Works with the Head of Space (C&H) on transformation and key development items, to ideate, develop and lead as required.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

  • After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
  • Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days
  • Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
  • A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
  • Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
  • Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
  • Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
  • A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

  • Leads or supports the creation of OBW in all processes - creating best practice with other Heads of.
  • Develop and ensure delivery of project briefs linked to the space transformation project plan
  • Places customer at the heart of decision making
  • Continually refines the processes, challenging ways of working that are not adding value to ensure we work optimally
  • Encourages and develops self and others, in own team to deliver the business plan, programme results and support individual ambitions.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

  • Strategic approach and able to distil sophisticated issues into simple, solutions and executable plans
  • Strong presentation and persuasion skills
  • Good knowledge in the use of tools & techniques for Programme Management, Backlog prioritisation, and managing dependencies
  • Knowledge of Kanban management tools
  • All relevant Clothing & Home, Space & Retail reporting, and merch systems, specifically: JDA floor planning, RP, MP, GMOR, PowerBI

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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