Transformation Governance Lead

4 weeks ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Retail Ltd Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Transformation Governance Lead to join our team at Ocado Retail Ltd. As a key member of our Transformation team, you will be responsible for leading the governance process for the delivery of our transformation portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of the monthly project reporting cycles with project managers
  • Facilitation of the monthly priority projects governance meeting by shaping and agreeing the agenda, issuing pre-read, meeting minutes and actions
  • Building and maintaining excellent relationships with projects managers, functional leads and finance business partners
  • Management of risks and issues at portfolio level by working with project managers to understand impacts and interdependencies and escalating appropriately at monthly governance
  • Management of resourcing at portfolio level by working with project managers to understand resource challenges and escalate and provide recommendations at monthly governance
  • Management of project finances at a portfolio level by working with project managers, functional leads and finance business partners to drive discipline in business case development, change control and monthly reporting and benefits tracking
  • Act as the functional owner of Ocado Retail's project/portfolio management & reporting software (FocusHQ) ensuring users are on boarded and liaising with the supplier to maintain and develop requirements
  • Championing the adoption of and adherence to project management processes across Ocado Retail by coaching stakeholders through projects
  • Managing the ongoing development and maintenance of the project management process; lifecycle, stages & gates, templates, documentation, toolkits and guidance
  • Supporting the People team to maintain the training & development plan for those involved in managing projects; supporting the development of content and sign-posting new starters to training resources
  • Leading the Community of Practice for projects at Ocado Retail; organising sessions to connect those involved in managing projects to facilitate experience sharing, mentoring and skills development

About You

  • Proven experience in managing a project management office (PMO)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation
  • Experience in managing cross-functional transformation initiatives from concept through to execution in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, ideally within a retail environment
  • Strong project management acumen and excellent understanding of process and tools. Completion of Project management training (i.e., Prince2, PMP or similar)
  • Ability to coach and mentor others to build capability and develop skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented mindset

What's in it for you

By joining Ocado Retail Ltd, you'll have the chance to experience life at the world's largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what's possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.

If that's not enough to tempt you, you'll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here's a taste of what we offer:

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with the option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.

Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.

Never miss the moments that matter: Blended/Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.



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