Project Manager

L. Packaging; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design company in Nottingham is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee various business systems projects, including ERP and WMS implementation. The successful candidate will coordinate team activities, manage project schedules, and ensure effective communication across departments. Required skills include strong project management experience, risk management, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a generous benefits package including a clothing allowance, private healthcare, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Clothing Allowance

Private healthcare

Cycle to work and travel loan schemes

Access to exclusive sample sales

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management across full project lifecycles.
• Strong skills in process mapping and producing clear functional specifications.
• Experience in identifying and managing project risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming helpdesk tickets and coordinate responses with the IT team.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and team calendars.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and expectations.

Skills

Project management

Process mapping

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Project management tools

Job description

Paul Smith is one of Britains leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underscore every Paul Smith design, whether its a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul established in 1970, classic with a twist remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while drawing from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a wide range of business systems projects across ERP, WMS, Finance, Retail, Internal App Development, Data, and Reporting. You will coordinate and drive system development and implementation projects from launch through to post-implementation review. Working closely with the Business Systems Architect and wider IT team, youll manage project schedules, track progress, communicate updates, and ensure smooth collaboration across departments.

The Role

• Manage incoming helpdesk tickets and coordinate responses with the IT team.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and team calendars.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and expectations to the wider business.
• Document existing business processes and create clear specifications for developers.
• Conduct costbenefit analyses for proposed process changes.
• Schedule and oversee user training and testing sessions.
• Identify project risks, create contingency plans, and report to the Project Delivery Board.
• Actively contribute to Project Delivery Board and Super User Group meetings, ensuring continuous feedback to the business.
• Represent Paul Smith when working with software vendors.

Your Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in project management, with involvement across full project lifecycles.
• Strong skills in process mapping and producing clear functional specifications.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, with a structured approach to mitigation and reporting.
• Competent using project management and documentation tools.
• Previous experience with ERP and/or WMS systems would be desirable.

Who You Are

• Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to deal with people at all levels to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.

What's In It For You

• A generous Clothing Allowance.
• Discretionary discount on PSL goods.
• Private healthcare with Vitality.
• Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Wellbeing support through the Retail Trust for you and your family.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an extra 5 days holiday annually.

If you like the sound of what youve read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.

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