Project Manager

Oak Furnitureland; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Life assurance

25 days holiday per year

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Pension: 4% employee contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

My Rewards Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Oak Furnitureland in Swindon is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee cross‑functional projects across Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Customer Operations. The role is hybrid, with two in-office days and three from home, focusing on delivering projects from start to finish in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will collaborate with senior management, manage budgets and timelines, and drive change across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects across multiple business functions.
• Ability to challenge and propose innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle principles, methods and tools.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of projects across departments.
• Define scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Develop detailed project plans with tasks, timelines and resources.
• Manage project teams with leadership and guidance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and address issues.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs as needed.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders promptly.
• Ensure adherence to PM best practices and standards.
• Conduct reviews and prepare recommendations reports.
• Oversee project closure activities and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Retail project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Project planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PM software knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team at Oak Furnitureland’s head office in Swindon. This is a hybrid role, with two days a week in the office and three from home. You’ll be responsible for managing a variety of business-critical projects across multiple departments—such as Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced Retail environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is confident in delivering projects from start to finish. If you're looking to play a key role in driving change and supporting our continued growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including detailed tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Effectively manage project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and support.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues.
• Implement and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
• Conduct project reviews and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Oversee project closure activities, including documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer.

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced Project Manager that has worked within retail, in a fast‑paced environment
• Delivered on a variety of projects across various business functions
• Ability to challenge and suggest innovative solutions
• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques & tools associated with the project lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead multi‑functional teams
• Comprehensive understanding of project budgeting and cost control
• A good understanding of software development and web technologies
• Working knowledge of project management software
• A project management qualification would be desirable

Benefits:

• Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation
• Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday
• Hybrid working
• Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company
• Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services
• My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays
• Free on‑site parking