Project Manager

EasyJet Plc; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff travel discount

Job summary

easyJet is seeking a Project Manager to deliver integrated change projects (people, processes, technology) within the enterprise portfolio and across workstreams. You will report to the Senior Project Manager or Portfolio Delivery Lead and collaborate with technology leads to develop end-to-end delivery plans, managing risks and benefits to improve business performance.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern in the UK, with 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, staff travel discounts and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cross-functional change projects.
• Familiar with MSP, APM, Prince2 Practitioner, and Agile Scrum.
• Proven ability to lead 15+ person project teams (incl. third-party suppliers).

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated change projects (people, process, technology) with focus on business outcomes.
• Align project design with easyJet delivery framework.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Manager to secure sponsorship and stakeholder support.
• Coordinate with technology leads to develop end-to-end delivery plans.
• Decompose projects into deliverables and workstreams for timely value.
• Identify critical path to ensure on-time delivery.
• Define and manage resource requirements with owners across functions.
• Establish and maintain robust project controls.
• Mobilise and manage project teams to meet goals.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies; plan interventions as needed.
• Conduct project and workstream peer reviews for assurance.

Skills

Integrated change

Programme & project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & cost control

Tools

MSP

APM

Prince2 Practitioner

Agile Scrum

Job description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-250 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for delivering projects to agreed measures (time, cost, quality, value) to enable defined benefits in order to improve business performance. The Project Manager will have responsibility for both standalone projects within the easyJet enterprise portfolio and for specific work-streams/projects within larger programmes.

The role reports into the Senior Project Manager or Portfolio Delivery Lead.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver integrated change projects (people, process, technology) with a relentless focus on delivering the business outcomes and defined benefits in line with the business case
• Ensure the project is designed and governed in alignment to easyJet delivery framework
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Business Lead to achieve appropriate project business sponsorship, stakeholder support and engagement.
• Work closely with technology leads to pull end to end delivery plans
• Decompose the project into deliverables and work-streams with a focus on efficient time to value
• Carve out critical path to ensure timely delivery.
• Define and manage the project resource requirements working with resource owners in both driving and enabling business functions
• Ensure a robust control environment is established and managed for the project
• Mobilise and manage the project team to achieve the project goals and objectives
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies; proactively stage interventions to maintain course on the project
• Performs project & workstream peer reviews to provide assurance in all delivery & benefit areas

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrable capability in leading integrated change (people, process, technology) and delivering cross-functional projects and workstreams
• Trained in programme and project management techniques and processes (e.g., MSP, APM, Prince2 Practitioner, agile scrum)
• Proven ability to work as one team to support project delivery, leading and motivating project teams of 15+ people (including third party suppliers)
• Experience of implementing change projects which align both the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ elements of the organisation e.g., strategy, processes, systems, structure, values, behaviour, skills, engagement, and communication
• Financial understanding and appreciation (budgeting, reporting, interpretation); managed budgets up to £3m
• Training and experience of working with Scrum and Kanban.

“Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship, and we are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.”

What you’ll get in return:

At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.

We offer:

• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

Location & Hours of Work

We operate a hybrid working policy of 2 days a week spent with colleagues.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!

Reasonable Adjustments:

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail].