Are you looking for your next opportunity within retail proposition and transformation? Do you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
We're looking for a Transformation Project Manager to join our estate transformation team and support our Head of DIY Proposition to plan & coordinate transformation projects and implementation workstreams.
Role purpose and accountabilities
Work with project/workstream team members to to build project RACIs and make sure the critical path analysis (CPA) runs as planned
Maintain and update the project management documents and trackers
Update key stakeholders of changes to the programme and manage any risks that arise as a result of changes
Facilitate meetings by preparing agendas and trackers, capturing next steps and ensuring follow through on actions
Maintain the key documents for planning, doing and reviewing the projects
Organise and facilitate the project meeting schedule and ensure follow through of actions
Maintain key databases of store information for project management
Work with stakeholders to identify and address performance opportunities and issues
Work alongside external project managers & contractors during the planning & delivery phases of store implementation activities
Liaise with the key functional teams; Operations, Commercial, Product Supply, Logistics, Marketing & IT, assessing risks and proactively resolving them
Take responsibility for specific project related design & development activities as required
Support BH in the design & activation of processes and proposition development activities that help deliver transformational business growth
What are we looking for:
Project Management experience and experience within a retail environment, ideally stores as well as a support centre
DIY and home improvement experience would be a real benefit
Experience of cross functional working with different groups of stakeholders
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and Google Docs with accurate typing skills
Organised, with good attention to detail
Numerate and analytical
Good interpersonal skills using discretion when required
Ability to achieve results through others by asking the right questions, in the right way
Confidence to work with all levels and all functions in the business
Curious & resilient - able to ask questions about the impact of new developments
Able to take on new information and understand the impacts and interdependencies within the project
Able to work at pace and be flexible to changing demands
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Marketing team is based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview
