Project Manager

Oakley Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health assistance programme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance 2x salary

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment Ltd in Tamworth is seeking a Project Manager to join a growing PMO on a full-time permanent basis. You will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, end-to-end project delivery across multiple sites, and continuous improvement of PMO standards. A dynamic team in a design-led, modern office environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management.
• Experience producing and maintaining project documentation (plans, business cases, reports).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects to ensure objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Monitoring project progress, risks, issues, and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Producing and maintaining project documentation (plans, business cases, reports, minutes).
• Coordinating with teams, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Tracking resources, costs, and KPIs with accurate reporting.
• Assisting with risk, issue and change management processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Prince2 Certification

Documentation

Risk management

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Job description

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Project Manager on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Join a fast-paced and expanding Project Management Office (PMO) within a thriving organisation. Our client is committed to helping you succeed, providing thorough training and the resources you need to perform at your best. You’ll enjoy working in a modern, design-led office space that’s as inspiring as it is functional — a workplace that truly stands out.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow in a forward-thinking environment that values its people, we want to hear from you.

Personality

This is a pivotal role responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of key projects that are integral to ongoing business growth and transformation.

The successful candidate will take ownership of project activities across a range of strategic initiatives, as well as critical internal projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, excels in stakeholder communication, and has a proven track record of delivering end-to-end projects across diverse business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager ready to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking setting.

Package and benefits

Pension

• 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
• All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues.
• On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available

Holiday Entitlement

• After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.

Life Assurance

• 2x annual salary

Free onsite parking

Incredible core company values

Job Role:

Supporting the planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects to ensure objectives, timelines, and budgets are met

• Monitoring project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions where required
• Producing and maintaining project documentation, including business cases, project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with project teams, stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Tracking project resources, costs, and key performance metrics, providing accurate reporting and updates
• Supporting risk, issue, and change management processes, escalating matters appropriately when required
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of PMO standards, processes, and best practices
• Managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously within a fast-paced business environment

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in project management (minimum of 3 years)
• Strong organisational and project-planning abilities
• Prince 2 Certification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to independently manage tasks and small project phases
• Experience creating detailed project documentation (project plans, business cases, reports, etc.)
• Proficiency with project management software
• Excellent telephone manner and client facing experience
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office 365
• Quick learner who can learn new technologies.
• A basic understanding of security and data privacy principles
• Experience in ERP or WMS platforms preferred not essential
• Prior experience working in multi-site or cross-functional project teams