Technology & Supply Chain Project Manager - 12 month FTC
You will come into the team at a time of exciting change. With the chance to really impact the future of our business globally through owning delivery of priority projects as part of our strategic business plan.
You will work proactively with the key business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of named projects and driving efficiencies through improved processes whilst bringing the various teams (internal and external) together at scheduled project events. You will be expected to deliver with speed and accuracy the enhancements and projects to specification, within the constraints of time and costs. Ensuring the delivery of planned benefits whilst actively managing the expectations of the business will be key to the role. You will be instrumental in ensuring these functions are met in a controlled and well documented way.
Covering all FitFlop existing systems including our existing ERP, Integrations & Infrastructure. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, whilst having the tenacity and dynamism to get buy-in at all levels of the business. You'll support project initiations to deliver projects effectively. Your skills and experience will ensure the delivery of new, innovative solutions as part of the global IT roadmap.
The Responsibilities:
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Co-ordinate input from all project members including third party suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
- Conduct lessons learnt and plan future optimisation phases.
- Maintain suite of project documentation templates (Gantt chart, Risks and Issues Register, Deployment Readiness Assessment).
- Produce weekly status reports for each project
- Schedule all project meetings with internal stakeholder and third parties
- Gather and publish meeting agenda in advance of meetings
- Provide expertise on delivery times, milestones and dependencies for all project
- Promote Agile practice within project delivery function
- Administrate daily stand-ups, capturing action points and blockers
- Document and escalate issues jeopardising timely project delivery/milestone achievement
- Prepare status reports (typically PowerPoint templates) for Steering Committee meetings
- Collaborate with BA and development teams to highlight changes to project scope
- Work with PMO to schedule and run project wrap-up meetings
Key deliverables in the first 3-6 months:
- Lead the delivery of the creation of a new approach to key markets (including India & China)
- Driving the implementation and roadmap for our exciting Data Strategy
- Deliver the modernization of our critical path (CAD to Cash)
The Person:
- Looking for an opportunity to develop a career in Technology/Supply Chain project management
- Motivated by the delivery of change
- Some previous contact with large scale projects adding tangible benefits
- Can build excellent relationships with all areas of the business
- Participating in teams to train and advance the business
- Self-starting and disciplined with ability to meet goals
- Ability to challenge and be challenged
- Demonstrable influencing skills
- Some experience of working with third parties, onsite and offsite, onshore and offshore
- High level of attention to detail
- Awareness of Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Practical, open minded and adaptable
- Must have good communication, organization, and team building skills; articulate and able to adapt to group dynamics.
- Good knowledge of retail technology processes and practices particularly in the footwear space
- Some understanding of the ecommerce landscape including ecommerce platforms.
The Benefits:
π Product Allowance (2 free pairs shoes a year and 50% off 20 pairs)
β° Hybrid and flexible working hours
βοΈ Summer Fridays (6 Β½ days in July and August on Fridays)
π΄ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
πΊοΈ Work from anywhere for 2 weeks
πΌοΈ WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees)
πββοΈ Wellbeing Program β Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App
π Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development)
π₯ Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan
π€© Socials organised by Wellbeing and FeelGood group
β‘οΈ Check out our careers page to learn more!
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Technology & Supply Chain Project Manager - 12 month FTC
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