Senior Project Manager

Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, just 15 minutes outside of Croydon and easily commutable from London.

Competitive hybrid working model: 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours.

Our benefits include: 50% staff discount, colleague social events, a paid day off for your birthday, and more!

We’re seeking top Project Management talent to join our Delivery team as a Senior Project Manager.

You will play a key role in transforming Ann Summers through end-to-end delivery of business change projects, often with a technology component, aligned with our strategic roadmap for brand growth.

Energetic and pragmatic, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment. Using your customer-focused approach, you will build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, becoming an ambassador for exceptional change delivery.

About Ann Summers

We’re innovators, boundary pushers, and game changers. Celebrating over 50 years of disrupting the high street, we empower our customers with revolutionary toys, gorgeous lingerie, and expert advice. Our brand is committed to empowering, pushing boundaries, making things happen, and inclusivity.

Role Responsibilities

1. Spearhead projects, collaborating with your Project Lead and Board-level Sponsor.
2. Leverage knowledge and skills of subject matter experts and technical teams for informed decisions.
3. Operate within our project management methodologies for effective delivery.
4. Maintain governance frameworks to keep the Board informed on progress, milestones, and risks.
5. Manage project documentation, including plans, RAID logs, RACI matrices, financial and project reports, and communications.
6. Ensure documentation accurately reflects project status and expectations.
7. Collaborate across departments to deliver project scope.
8. Build strong relationships across the business and understand various aspects of the company.
9. Close projects effectively post-launch and through hypercare to realize benefits.
10. Promote our community of practice and become a recognized authority in Project Management.
11. Align with company values, promoting inclusive working practices.

Candidate Requirements

1. Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, preferably in retail, hospitality, or leisure.
2. Passion for delivering value and outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
4. Problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
5. Strong stakeholder management abilities.
6. Ability to embody Ann Summers’ values in all actions.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality, supporting our people to be authentic.

Benefits

• 31 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service, plus holiday purchase options.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Workplace pension, life assurance, staff discount, sample sales, and more.
• Learning opportunities via Udemy and Thrive.
• Exclusive discounts, wellbeing programs, onsite parking, and eye care vouchers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and contribute to our vibrant team.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. All candidate data will be handled in accordance with GDPR policies for six months.