HR Programme Controller

DHL Supply Chain; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for an HR Programme Controller to lead the coordination of key people initiatives. This role entails ensuring project alignment and stakeholder communication while managing programme documents and tracking progress. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in project management with expertise in methodologies like DePICT or PM101. The position offers a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a programme or project management environment is required.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the programme agenda and related projects.
• Ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress.
• Prepare programme & project schedules and perform tracking and reporting.

Skills

DePICT or PM101 project management methodology

5 years experience in a programme or project management environment

Education

Degree or Higher Education

Job description

HR Programme Controller

Grade: RCS K
Contract Type: Contract - 12 months
Location: UKI - Role is flexible on base location but travel will be needed for meetings /working days

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

Join our UKI HR Shared Services team as a HR Programme Controller and play a central role in delivering key people initiatives.

You're coordinated programme activity, keep projects moving, and ensure alignment with our strategic agenda. If you thrive on stakeholder management and keeping complex plans on track, this is your next step.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Co-ordinate the implementation of the programme agenda and related projects
• Ensure programme stakeholders are kept informed of progress, and stay aligned to the programme & project goals
• Prepare programme & project schedules and perform programme/project tracking and reporting
• Identify when delivery performance deviates from agreed milestones and timelines and escalate issues as necessary
• Ensure that all required programme & project documentation is completed and up-to-date
• Programme managed on time, on budget, within scope and within agreed quality standards
• Coordinate programme & project schedules by compiling tasks, costs, timescales and resource requirement lists from key project participants indicating start and completion dates, responsibilities and dependencies
• Deliver programme, project & key initiative updates in weekly and monthly meetings
• Perform progress tracking and reporting of issues
• Document scope changes and track approval by required parties to ensure benefit realisation
• Manages Risk, Issues, Dependencies and Actions with programme
• Develop strong relationships with internal / external stakeholder through the deployment of good communication and programme reviews
• Manage the programme RACI
• Responsible for implementing project management methodology and risk management process. Ensuring the programme and project plans reflect the status at the end of every week.
• Ensure all required project documentation is completed to quality standards, kept up to date, available throughout the project and maintained in the project database
• Support in the application of the ACT change management methodology and approach. Identify and aware of different stakeholders impact on the project to achieve business benefits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• DePICT or PM101 project management methodology (essential)
• 5 years experience in a programme or project management environment (essential)
• Degree or Higher Education (desirable)

WHY JOIN US?

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

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