IT Project Manager

Howdens Joinery Co.; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in Watford is seeking a Project Manager to lead digital and IT projects from initiation to delivery. This is a permanent role with a focus on project scope definition, planning, and delivery across cross-functional teams. Candidates must have project management qualifications and experience, alongside a track record of successful project deliveries. Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and additional perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Project Management qualification.
• Must possess at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Expertise in MS Project is required.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance.

Skills

Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, APM PPQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMI PMP)

At least 3 years working in a project management role

Expert user of MS Project

Experience using Azure DevOps or similar

Strong understanding of Project Management practices

Proven track record of successful deliveries

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and team engagement skills

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Howdens are growing and with that are looking for a new Project Manager to join our digital & IT projects team. We are seeking a resilient Project Manager to lead diverse digital and IT projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This role will work across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives. Working onsite at least 4 days per week. This is a permanent role based from our office in Croxley Park in Watford.

What you will be doing

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules, securing buy-in from technical teams and resource managers.
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Identify, engage, and manage stakeholders across business, technical, and strategic teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor project progress, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and changes to ensure successful delivery.
• Support project teams by providing guidance, removing obstacles, and ensuring resources are efficiently allocated.
• Conduct project closure activities, capturing lessons learned and ensuring benefits realisation is measured.

Dimensions

Projects range from 12 weeks to 18 months, involve 5–30 resources, and budgets up to £3m+.

What we need from you

• Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, APM PPQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMI PMP)
• At least 3 years working in a project management role
• Expert user of MS Project
• Experience using Azure DevOps or similar (i.e. Jira or Confluence)
• Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of Project Management practices including project planning, risk and issue management, stakeholder management, change management, different methodologies, and project budget management processes
• Proven track record of multiple successful deliveries of complex/cross-functional projects, using different methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, persuasion, influencing and team engagement skills

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in theBest Big Companies to Work For.

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