Project Manager

About the role Our Project Managers play a pivotal role in leading high-priority, cross-functional and complex change initiatives across Booker, making a direct impact on the successful delivery of our strategic plan.As specialists in project execution, you will be confident in mobilising and guiding virtual teams from multiple areas of the business, often delivering on initiatives that are new to stakeholders and the organisation. Agility, curiosity and the ability to navigate ambiguity will be key as you respond to challenges and drive progress.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Directors from every function, contributing to a variety of programmes throughout the year. With shifting priorities and evolving business needs, you will be at the forefront of shaping, developing and improving initiatives that support the wider Programme, Project and Change community.This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, is keen to expand their network, and wants to develop broad business insight. You will continue to build and refine your project management expertise, bringing clarity where little structure exists, and adapting your leadership approach to engage and influence peers and senior stakeholders to deliver critical outcomes for the business. Main Responsibilities Define and scope the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and alignment by ensuring a clear vision, objectives and plan are in placeMobilise cross functional project /programme teams and establish and embed ways of workingEstablish and facilitate the appropriate levels of governance to provide oversight and direction for the projects/programmesEngage and align stakeholders across all levels to deliver Manage inter-dependencies and impacts across projects / programmes Drive progress in a consistent, transparent way, and to identify and manage issues and risks, and opportunitiesSupport subject matter expertise and development both within the team and across the Programmes, Projects and Change community You will needPrevious project management experienceForecasting and budgeting.Proven analytical skills.Proven 'hands on' track record of delivering solutions within a pressurised environment.Good understanding IT systems and applicationsConsistent delivery of results.To be able to work through ambiguity, providing clarity and driving change.Ability to build consensus within the development and support teams to ensure the right solutions are delivered, to the right quality, tracking progress and ensuring they are delivered at pace.Experience in running projects, engaging stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.Strong business skills with the ability to breakdown problems and translate into solutions.Excellence in building positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently taking into account the nature of the audience. Presentation skills.Good problem solving and analysis skills.Commercial acumen and Know How. What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.After 1 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover ratesAn exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual payHealth and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.A great holiday package