Project Manager

Caldyne, Inc.; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldyne, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-profile projects aligned with the UK business plan. This role involves managing project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality standards are met while supporting a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have PRINCE2 Foundation certification and substantial experience in complex project management.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.

Pension and Life Assurance schemes.

25% discount on pet insurance.

Health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large, complex projects.
• Effective communication skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Strong analytical skills for project analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives.
• Manage changes in project scope proactively.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation

Agile experience

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-profile projects and change initiatives on the UK business plan & roadmap, ensuring the realization of all associated benefits.

Reporting to the Business Transformation Manager, you will be responsible for managing new or ongoing projects assigned from the overall programme plan.

This role supports our rapidly growing business. We operate a hybrid working model, requiring attendance at the Aylesbury office once a week (every Wednesday).

What You'll Be Doing

1. Own and drive the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
2. Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to establish project objectives and deliverables.
3. Prepare, manage, and communicate project plans and schedules; maintain comprehensive project documentation.
4. Coordinate, monitor, and prioritize activities of the project team.
5. Engage with technical teams and external vendors to ensure buildability and efficiencies within the design.
6. Work with Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements, design solutions, and develop process guides.
7. Manage changes in project scope proactively, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
8. Manage and minimize project risks; ensure lessons learned are transferred across projects.
9. Adhere to all company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
10. Build and develop vital business relationships for project success.
11. Perform additional duties as requested by management to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For

1. Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques; PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification.
2. Desirable: Agile experience.
3. Experience in delivering large, complex projects.
4. Effective communication skills across all stakeholder levels.
5. High resilience and adaptability to conflicting priorities and setbacks.
6. Strong analytical skills for project analysis and commentary.
7. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
8. Attention to detail; proficient in MS Office and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Visio).
9. Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly evolving business environment.

Why choose Agria Pet Insurance

Agria Pet Insurance is a leading UK provider of lifetime pet insurance, trusted by The Royal Kennel Club and many others. Our team, mostly pet parents and animal lovers, work closely with animal welfare organizations, vets, and breeders, giving us deep insights into pet care. We support hundreds of rescues, protect over 100,000 animals, and have donated over £2m to charities.

We are a growing business, having doubled our GWP in five years, and have received multiple awards, including being one of the UK's Best Workplaces in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Most Trusted Pet Insurer in 2021. We are also the only carbon-positive pet insurer in the UK.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Pension and Life Assurance schemes.
• 25% discount on pet insurance with Agria; discounts for friends and family.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a Health Cash Plan, mental health resources, and platforms like Headspace.