Implementation Manager ( Not an I.T. Vacancy )
- Recruiter
- Minstrell Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Hatfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2019
- Closes
- 18 Aug 2019
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Implementation Manager
Hertfordshire- GBP70-75K
Excellent Salary and package with progression and development opportunities
I am currently looking to recruit an Implementation Manager to join my client based in Hertfordshire.
Please note. THIS IS NOT AN I.T. VACANCY AND YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK UNSPONSORED.
You must have Demonstrable Project Management experience or exposure within the logistics, material handling, rail, automation or construction industries. You will also have international experience and have worked with large budgets.
Vacancy description
The company is a world leading innovator in online grocery shopping, with a pioneering business model. Developing their own technology and new customer propositions. They are opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships in the UK and Internationally!
This is an exciting role with a degree of autonomy, which will involve delivering large scale capex projects in a dynamic and fast paced environment for International and UK partnerships with clear focus and goals.
They are now looking for Implementation Managers to help drive the implementation of the next generation UK and Global Customer Fulfilment Centres ( automated distribution centres ) from concept through to completion.
Core Responsibilities - Working in the Site Implementation team to:
- Project manage the Implementation of a new Automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in either the UK or for one of their International customers.
- Create , manage and monitor large scale budget, programme and specification for a project
- Prepare board papers to gain sign off for investment business cases
- Liaise with and drive multiple internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
- Manage client relationships within the Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) project delivery
- Maintain and monitor progress of the project against the companies standard project methodology
- Development of a detail CFC design in conjunction with the CFC Design Team
- Coordination of risks and issues within the project with regular reporting and escalation to senior management when required
- Work to and follow all CDM guidance, both external (CDM Regulations 2015 and associated Guidance L153) and internal (CDM15 procedures and processes, HS&E policy and associated Arrangement Policies). To seek guidance from the HS&E team where there is uncertainty.
Skills Required
Minimum Skills:
- A highly analytical and logical approach to work
- Project & Programme Management
- Ability to understand and challenge expert opinions
- Effective communication and presentation skills at all levels of the business
- Ability to show initiative, self-motivation and innovation
- Adaptable
- Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to project a professional & enthusiastic image at all times; providing leadership and motivation to the team (inc. Stakeholders and suppliers); setting out clear goals & parameters
- Proactivity to maintain good working relationships, both internally & externally
- Ability to plan & prioritise workload, ensuring all given deadlines are met
- Drive and Enthusiasm
- Self-starting problem solving ability
- Client facing
Preferred Experience (in addition to minimum)
Minimum Experience:
- Demonstratable Project Management experience or exposure within the logistics and engineering sector
Preferred Experience (in addition to minimum)
- Customer facing project experience and stakeholder management
- Automation project experience
- International project experience
- Line management / leadership experience
Qualifications
- Degree level or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum)
- Prince 2 or equivalent
You must also be able to travel within the UK and globally 15-20% of the time.
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.
We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.