PROGRAMME MANAGER (INTERIM - GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN) London, England
Job description
Dr. Martens is a globally famous and culturally influential British brand with over 60 years of heritage. Our products have become cultural icons, instantly recognisable and with timeless appeal, which is still relevant to consumers across the world today.
As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career. Do you have what it takes?
THE GIG
Dr Martens is seeking a Program Manager to join the Global Delivery team with significant experience working with Global Demand and Supply chain solutions, you will work in a fast-paced agile environment. Driving and facilitating our global Demand and Supply implementation across Dr Martens, both from a technical and a business transformation perspective.
As our Programme Manager for Global Supply Chain, you will be responsible for:
- Our Programme Manager is ultimately accountable for the success of the programme for our Global Supply Chain.
- Provide clear leadership and align Dr. Marten’s strategy with chosen partners, project managers and delivery teams working within them.
- Chairing the programme Design Authority/Steering Group to ensure designs and requirements are appropriately governed and that key design decisions are made with the right engagement and rigour.
- Collaborate with the Project Delivery team to align with timings and resourcing.
- Build on and grow the relationship between the technology organisation and the business.
OUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES
It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals: INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS.
We’re a diverse bunch who believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART
- Significant business and IT project/programme management experience, ideally gained directing global business and technology transformation programmes
- Knowledge of Demand and Supply Solutions, preferably the Blue Yonder suite of solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the context of directing programme teams as well as managing and facilitating stakeholders and senior leadership team
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, having patience and empathy when dealing with customers and colleagues
- Ability to manage external suppliers to agreed outcomes within delivery teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high degrees of ambiguity arising from a period of significant change
- Experience in Manufacturing, retailer and distribution operating models and processes across product & supplier management, data onboarding, enrichment, supply chain, eCommerce & Digital.
- Experience in multiple types of deliveries and tools i.e. Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, Jira etc.
Personal Qualities
- Self-Starter & technical visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit! We want and love new ideas to improve our business with the latest technology.
- Logical thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and business teams.
- Can deal with ambiguity and loves to create.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into simple business language.
- Innovative, creative, and forward-thinking
- Proactive team player but also able to self-manage.
- Exceptional leadership skills, and ability to drive projects from inception to completion.
- Strong collaboration & active listening skills
Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
