Project Manager Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Salary from £43,620 with great benefits including company car scheme, healthcare and much more
Milton Keynes with hybrid working
CLOSING DATE: Friday 25th August
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.
As a Project Manager (PM), you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of projects of various sizes to support VWFS in achieving business objectives and the right outcomes for our customers
You will be a qualified and experienced PM however, it’s not just about what you do, it’s about how you do it. You will be part of the wider Ways of Working and Delivery Team so supporting new ways of working through coaching colleagues and business SME’s will be essential for success. You will also be great at communicating, influencing and devising compelling business cases
We use agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a focus predominantly on agile so you will be used to applying these through projects you have delivered. You will be in good company as your team includes PM’s, SCRUM Master’s and Senior PM’s and you will report into one of our Portfolio Delivery Coaches.
This is what one of our current PM’s has to say about their role; “One of the most rewarding aspects of being a PM at VWFS is the variety of projects available to become involved in. The diversity of topics across all our business areas, locally and globally, allows for constant learning and challenge. The collaborative and open culture at all organisational levels allows us to challenge the status quo to enable the effective delivery of the right outcomes for our customers, regulators, investors and brands.”
If you like detail then this is what your day might look like:
- You will successfully deliver projects end to end within agreed financial, time and quality tolerances, ensuring adherence to VWFS UK’s delivery framework, processes and tools
- Apply appropriate methodologies (e.g. waterfall and agile) to support delivery of priority organisational change initiatives
- Develop and manage robust business cases and benefits realisation, ensuring business acceptance of plans with support from the Ways of Working Leadership team.
- Secure and define appropriate resourcing and roles & responsibilities for project team members in line with required capabilities to achieve effective outcome delivery
- Matrix management of all assigned project resources, coaching and aligning support to streamline project efficiency, motivate and maximise output
- Develop close working relationships and manage stakeholders across the organisation and outside resources; including regular status updates to Steering Committee and Board of Management
- You will working closely with operational departments to support successful acceptance into service and integration into daily running operations
What’s in it for you?
An excellent remuneration, Company Car, discretionary bonus and 27 days holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays plus much more!
About Volkswagen Financial Services
Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.
Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can
As part of our hybrid working arrangement, we are giving our colleagues the opportunity to work a minimum of one day in our Milton Keynes office however, flexibility is appreciated. You can work in the office more if you prefer
