Project Manager (CEX Unity)

Futura Design; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm based in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for an Inside IR35 contract. The role focuses on delivering the CEX Unity programme, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment. Candidates should have proven project management experience in transformation programmes, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with JIRA and Confluence. This position is ideal for proactive individuals who thrive under pressure and can work collaboratively across teams. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within transformation or system integration programmes.
• Strong delivery mindset with ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful delivery of the CEX Unity programme.
• Support the end-to-end delivery plan for CEX Unity.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across CEX teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

JIRA

Confluence

Workshop facilitation

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Project Manager to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £34.56 per hour.

The Opportunity

Drive the successful delivery of the CEX Unity programme by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, stakeholder alignment, and programme governance meetings across multiple CEX workstreams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery plan for CEX Unity, ensuring milestones are met across system integration, org design, process mapping, change management and comms activities.
• Working closely with the Programme Manager, support with the coordination of activities across Business Analysts, Change Analysts, Organisation Design, People Partners and CEX project leads.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across CEX teams and with Regional/Market and other Commercial / Enterprise teams as required.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where needed.
• Support the establishment and running of programme governance meetings.
• Support the creation and maintenance of project artefacts including project charters, project plans, RAID logs, and delivery dashboards.
• Support planning and preparation for (phased) implementations, transitions and go-lives.
• Ensure alignment throughout CEX Unity.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in project management within transformation or system integration programmes.
• Strong delivery mindset with ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with organisation design, change management, and CEX strategy.
• Proficiency in project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Workshop facilitation.

Desirable Attributes

• Calm under pressure, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience in automotive, digital, or customer experience domains is a plus