Senior Projects Manager

Evri; Woodkirk; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Evri as a Senior Projects Manager, leading diverse projects across Operations and IT. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure delivery excellence while nurturing a team of project managers. Enjoy benefits such as remote work, career advancement, and a supportive, inclusive culture. Become part of a growing team dedicated to delivering superior service.

Benefits

Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family

Wagestream - access a portion of earned income before payday

Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues

50% discount on sending parcels through Evri

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling

Great career progression

Up to 26 days holiday

Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates

Qualifications

• Experienced in project management with demonstrable understanding of PMO processes.
• Strong leadership skills to manage project managers and deliver business results.
• Ability to navigate and influence stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects according to defined cost, quality, and time parameters.
• Manage and monitor a group of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead a team of Project Managers, developing their skills and supporting growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Creative thinking

Budget tracking

Tools

PPM tool sets

Job description

Vacancy Salary £49,000 - £54,500 plus Bonus and Benefits

Vacancy Location Remote

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Do you want to be our next Senior Projects Manager?

We have an exciting opportunity to join Evri as a Senior Projects Manager!We are seeking an experienced Senior Projects Manager to deliver projects across a number of business areas, working in all areas from Operations to IT! You’ll ensure that the projects are delivered to our high Evri standards on quality, cost and time constraints. You may be required to manage several project managers, so leading the way with your dynamic leadership skills and innovative thinking will be vital in supporting their growth and development to ensure the wider programme portfolio is delivered.

This is a great time to be joining us!We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested in becoming a Senior Projects Manager?

Take a look at the below to understand what you'll be doing:

• Delivering projects in accordance with the defined Cost, Quality & Time parameters
• Structure planning and sequencing of projects in line with defined business benefits
• Facilitate decisions and make recommendations about the prioritisation of project requests
• Manage and monitor a group of projects that will deliver business financial targets and non-tangible benefits contributing to the company vision
• Influence and challenge the business to shape business cases that drive necessary growth plans and benefits. You’ll also support the business with the development of benefits realisation plans as defined by the transformation committee.
• Proactively manage a variety of stakeholder expectations within all levels of the business: executive / senior management / operational / IT & Change delivery disciplines
• Manage project uncertainty and understand the impacts of this on the programme / project and change deployment
• Lead, motivate and engage a Team of Project Managers

Still interested in joining as a Senior Projects Manager?

Great news! Here are the core capabilities we are looking for:

• You’re a skilful and tactful negotiator with the ability to keep involved parties content, not shying away from conflict or difficult conversations.
• You have key knowledge and understanding of the Portfolio Management Office core process areas. This includes Scheduling, Change Management, RAID Management, Programme & Project Assurance, Executive reporting, Project Reporting, Budgeting and Finance Tracking.
• Demonstrated use of the associated PPM tool sets and working experience in the definition of quality standards, processes and procedures to deliver projects on time, to cost and within scope.
• Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas and career plans to fruition. Helps to determine new, creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.

About Us

Every parcel, every person, every place – every delivery made for you.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.

Whether it’s a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we’ve got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.

And it’s not just customers and retailers who trust us. We’ve won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.

But we wouldn’t be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We’re a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family

Wagestream - access a portion of your earned income before payday

Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues

50% discount on sending parcels through Evri

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling

Great career progression

Up to 26 days holiday

Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates

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