Project Manager

Greene King; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to deliver IT projects and changes effectively. The successful candidate will manage project plans, identify risks, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal applicants will have significant experience in IT Project Management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology modernisation. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

33% discount on food and drink

Employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

£1,500 referral bonus

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing IT Projects.
• Demonstrable passion for technology modernisation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the delivery of IT Projects and changes.
• Create and manage Project Plans to ensure delivery.
• Identify and manage risks and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Risk management

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical part in delivering Greene King's ambitions through the planning, management, and execution of IT Projects and Changes. You will have a strong background in Project Management based on modern technologies and industry best practices.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Own and manage the delivery of IT Projects and changes.
• Create and manage Project Plans, ensuring that Projects are delivered on time, to budget, and of appropriate quality.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, escalating as appropriate and owning them through to resolution.
• Identify and manage internal and external project dependencies.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions to enable development through internal and external partner resources.
• Manage Business Stakeholders, building strong relationships, providing regular updates, and seeking direction where required.
• A demonstrable passion and drive for technology modernisation, delivery, and best practice.
• Significant experience in managing the delivery of IT Projects and changes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a high‑pressure environment.

About Greene King

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220‑year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension contribution and more.
• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – when they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…