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We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Strategic Projects and Development team at Howdens Joinery. This is a key role that will be based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire or Raunds in Northamptonshire, with occasional travel to our other sites.

• Drive, lead and manage multiple simultaneous projects from concept through to delivery, using the department methodology, encouraging strong cross-functional teamwork and collaboration.
• Manage the ongoing delivery of all aspects of projects including risk mitigation and issue management; timescales and budgets and ensure the work is well programmed and on-track to deliver the desired benefits.
• Prioritise, lead and review projects with a strong commercial lens, ensuring the expected output meets the overall business objectives and align to our strong values.
• Balance conflicting demands and priorities to achieve objectives.
• Influence and engage with key stakeholders, ensuring the project team, the division and the wider organisation has a thorough understanding of the change through effective communication.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor the change process.
• Manage the reporting at Steering Groups.

• Possession of a Project Management qualification is preferable (Prince2 / Agile)
• Have strong planning and change management experience
• Experience of managing E2E projects and initiatives with multiple stakeholders, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools for both large and small-scale change efforts
• Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio
• Highly organised and decisive with good prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance key priorities
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – including developing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to understand complex concepts and translate into practical solutions
• A team-oriented professional that has the ability to effectively engage and influence others, quickly building and maintaining positive and trusting working relationships at all levels
• A keen eye for detail and maintains a clear focus and sees actions through to delivery
• Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to work in and navigate through ambiguous situations
• Ability to motivate, lead and manage cross-functional teams including specialised subject matter experts
• Intellectual agility, with a high degree of analytical skills, to apply to problem solving and solution generation

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Company Car
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events