IT Project Manager Remote
Job description
Because of exciting new plans in the works for 2023 Homebase are recruiting across multiple teams, including our IT team! As such we're seeking an experienced IT Project Manager
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8 am - 4 pm OR 9 am - 5 pm). Should you require flexible working arrangements, please let us know and we will do our very best to accommodate these where possible!
Location: We operate a hybrid working policy which means that you decide what works best for you! If that means working from home, then work from home. If you prefer to work in an office then you're welcome to work from the office. For this particular role, you will need to work from our Milton Keynes, Store Support Centre for 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). This may increase to 3/4 days per week for short periods in the run-up to our peak seasons.
Salary: £45000 - £55000 plus bonus
Job Role Purpose:
You will shape, drive, co-ordinate and control project/programme deliverables to enable the IT strategy and solve retail business challenges. You will lead matrixed teams through all phases of projects from initiation and realisation through to implementation and transition to support.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Shaping and structuring project/ programme scope, delivery approach, plans and resources to maximise delivery success and remove blockers.
- Ensure the IT programme is planned and prioritised with appropriate resource types allocated to meet the programme/project objectives.
- Creating and maintaining an IT portfolio plan that balances active and pipeline initiatives, managing scheduling constraints/ dependencies and maximising synergies between projects/programmes.
- Facilitate creation of the business case and budget, ensuring board approval is gained, and the financial control of projects/programmes is managed.
- Clearly identify, assess, and actively manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensures plans are prepared collaboratively with project stakeholders’ engagement and are accurate and regularly maintained.
Key Requirements:
- Ability to estimate, plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises contingency plans across teams and scope areas.
- Evidence of formal training and/or qualifications (to practitioner level) in project management, APM desired. Minimum 5 years+ experience in project/programme management.
What can we offer you in return?
Making your pay go further
- 20% team member discount for Homebase and Bathstore when shopping in-store and online, available from your very first day with us
- We’ll give you the opportunity to enhance your pay through our fantastic, discretionary bonus plan
- Our Hapi To Be Home wellbeing portal helps you save money on everything from your weekly food shop to a fun night out with friends and family
- Holiday starting from 24 days plus bank holidays, rising with service
Saving for your future and giving back to local communities
- Homebase Personal Pension Plan (with Life Assurance cover)
- An opportunity to get involved in fundraising events, helping to raise money for our charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support to fund home-related grants. These grants help keep those most in need safe and comfortable in their homes
- Our Payroll Giving Scheme makes it easy for you to make a regular donation to any registered charity close to your heart
Always growing together
- We'll offer you learning and development opportunities to give you the tools to do your job and there is also the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications from City and Guilds and to gain apprenticeship qualifications to enhance/develop you in your role or career with us
- Our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions will help you grow with talks from external and internal speakers
Sounds like a team you’d like to be part of? Click 'Apply’ now – we’d love to meet you!
Please complete our short application process by clicking apply now.
Homebase operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership
