Projects Manager

5 days ago

Peterlee, Durham, United Kingdom Catalyst Full time

My client is a rapidly growing, sector-leading, multi-site retailer, distribution and ecommerce organisation based in County Durham. They currently seek a Projects Manager for their HQ near Peterlee to lead the Projects function.

About The Role
The Projects Manager will be tasked with designing and implementing the necessary frameworks and governance to lead and simultaneously coordinate multiple complex projects across different business disciplines. Projects can include opening of new sites, warehousing and distribution channels.

Main Responsibilities

  • Shape the Vision: Define clear project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets to set the foundation for success.
  • Plan with Precision: Develop comprehensive project plans featuring milestones, dependencies, and optimal resource allocation.
  • Lead with Impact: Drive productive meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ensuring accountability and actionable outcomes.
  • Stay Ahead of Risks: Proactively manage challenges, escalate blockers, and deliver data-driven recommendations to keep projects on track.
  • Champion Best Practices: Oversee the consistent use of standardized toolsscope documents, risk logs, change control, and decision logs.
  • Empower the Team: Coach and mentor colleagues to enhance project delivery capabilities across the business.
  • Build a Winning Culture: Foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement at every stage of the process.

About You
To be considered for the role, it is essential that you have a demonstrable track record of managing multiple projects across a diverse range of business disciplines. You will ideally possess experience working in a retail, fulfilment or e-commerce business.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Proven Project Leadership: A track record of steering complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives in fast-paced, growth-driven environments.
  • Influential Communicator: Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to inspire confidence and drive collaboration.
  • Strategic Problem Solver: Expertise in planning, risk management, and turning challenges into opportunities.
  • Methodology Mastery: Deep understanding of leading frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, and Prince2 to deliver projects with precision.
  • Commercial Mindset: Sharp business acumen and the ability to make decisions that maximize ROI and long-term value.
  • Resilient & Driven: Tenacity to maintain momentum, overcome obstacles, and keep projects on track no matter what.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future and continued growth of this exciting business. You will have the opportunity to work with talented teams driving, influencing and affecting real change. Youll be part of a company that invests in its people and values the contribution each person makes.

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