Lead Project Manager- Material Handling Equipment

3 weeks ago

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Project Manager to lead our Material Handling team. As a key member of our Engineering and Product teams, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting the Technology mission in successfully delivering critical and essential projects and/or programmes.

This is a role where deep project expertise and experience is a key focus, and you will have excellent domain knowledge to support critical project and/or programme delivery. You will work with others around the Ocado Group business to find great solutions which support the continued growth of our International clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build effective partnerships and foster unity with positivity and respect.
  • Lead with empathy to effectively balance competing needs between project teams and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and coach others in the Project Management Craft across the organisation.
  • Create a strong sense of purpose and mission for the project team.
  • Champion business requirements and communicate these in a compelling way to the project team.
  • Make effective, strategic decisions, with a clear rationale and using appropriate tools for the scenario.
  • Role model behaviours and applies Ocado Technology principles in day to day work.
  • Lead stakeholders at all levels across the business.
  • Promote the craft of Project Management throughout Ocado Technology, and share best practice with colleagues.

Requirements

  • Experience with managing programmes, across different domains, built by engineering and product teams.
  • Knowledge of multiple functional areas in addition to the project craft, including product management, Engineering, UX/UI and Data Science.
  • Delivery and problem solving mindset, with the ability to lead matrix organisations to agree on priorities.
  • Proven ability to plan, manage, track and deliver on commitments.
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A Work from Home policy that sees you in the office typically 40% of your time.
  • 30 days working from anywhere policy.
  • Wellbeing support through Apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase).
  • Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%).
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete).
  • Train Ticket loan (interest-free).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices.
  • Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes.
  • 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees.
  • Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive work environment.

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