RAC have a very exciting new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work within the Technology Delivery team. Responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of large projects, programmes of work or a combination of small to mid-sized projects we are looking for a dynamic individual with fresh ways of working, innovative ideas whose nature is to think outside the box with a proven track record of driving projects through to successful delivery!
Reporting into the Head of Technology Delivery, the Senior Project Manager is part of the Technology Delivery SLT, alongside delivery of large projects and programmes, this role also needs to provide guidance and support to the wider team to aid their development.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, dedicated and driven to succeed with a proven track record of delivering company level transformation with excellent knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
This role can be based from either our Walsall or Bristol based offices – it will be hybrid working hours of at least 2 days a week in the office and the rest working from home.
What you will do
- Follow the defined Stage Gate Process
- Stakeholder management at a senior level including Execs, Project Sponsor, Project SMEs, Finance Business Partner, Corporate customers and external third-party suppliers
- Identification, analysis and management of risks, issues and dependencies through the definition and implementation of appropriate management strategies and action plans
- Management of project/Programme finances and spend against baseline budget
- Management of third-party suppliers including onboarding new suppliers
- Ability to define the right project delivery approach and right level of governance within the boundaries of the stage gate process
- To lead programme activities, potentially including the activities of less experienced Project Managers working in the Programme, with a greater autonomy and requiring a lower level of day-to-day supervision
- Management of Service Introduction
- Provide coaching, mentoring and support to develop the wider team and line management of direct project manager reports
What you will need
- Demonstrable ability to manage complex/strategically critical programmes
- Project Management Accreditation (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile)
- Proven experience in supplier management
- Proven experience of managing project finances and spend
- Excellent planning and presentation skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience of developing colleagues and maximising their performance
- Strong relationship management skills and an engaging capability for working in collaboration with internal and external teams
In return we offer
At the RAC, our colleagues do whatever it takes to help our customers. And we believe in rewarding you in return. As well as a competitive salary, there’s also an annual bonus scheme in place. Plus, you’ll have all these extra benefits:
- FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One.
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings.
- 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering.
- Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments.
- Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours a day every day of the year for you and any family members ages 16+ in your household.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, where you’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options.
- Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000’s of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more.
- FREE onsite parking.
We’re committed to developing a culture that is representative of the diverse communities we serve and one which is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.