Project Manager

Post Office Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave that increases with tenure

Up to 10% on target bonus

Access to Benenden Healthcare

Income protection after 12 months service

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A major UK postal service provider is looking for a Project Manager to join their Transformation team. The role involves managing projects end to end while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, effective communication, and successful delivery of business objectives. Candidates should have experience in Finance, Banking, or Insurance sectors, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the values of the organization. This full-time position emphasizes inclusion and continuous improvement, making diversity a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects within Finance, Banking, or Insurance sectors.
• Strong commitment to the values of the Post Office.
• Demonstrable project management experience and risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects end to end.
• Ensure effective communication with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute towards overall programme outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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The Project Manager is a key member of the Transformation team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Project Manager will manage and lead projects end to end, working cross‑functionally to deliver business solutions, ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained. Demonstrating strong senior stakeholder management skills to ensure that communication is clear and concise, and deliverables are progressed, contributing towards overall programme and portfolio outcomes. They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.

What we can do for you

• 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever‑evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office ‘Everybody’s Business’. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience leading projects within Finance, Banking or Insurance sectors is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and collaborate cross‑functionally to drive successful outcomes and business decisions.
• A trusted advisor with the ability to apply knowledge of their own specialism as well as knowledge of related areas.
• Commercial business acumen with the ability to make data‑driven business decisions.
• Displays a passion for pursuing personal development opportunities and expanding industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office.
• An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.
• Measurable experience of running change management projects in flexibility and within framework standards and timescales.
• Strong budget management and funding knowledge.
• Demonstrable project management experience and the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills and experience.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management, Industries: Retail