Project Manager

This is a temporary contract for 18 months.

Hybrid working is available 3/5 days in the office.

This role is based in London with some overseas travel required (Madrid/Dublin Hubs)

The Business

Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisation and a FTSE 100 company?

The client are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

As the logistics and cargo brand of the International Airlines Group, you will work across the globally recognised brands of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling as we build and shape a new logistics company. We believe in a world that is always moving, with values that underpin our business. By always delivering, always improving, always working as one team and always with integrity, we are creating an inclusive business that works for its customers and its colleagues around the globe.

THE ROLE

The business has defined a strategic direction for the next several years and is undertaking step changes to achieve the strategy. Many of the change initiatives require enabling technology to be built and introduced to the business. Business teams require support, guidance and management to embed the changes and deliver the benefits.

The client Cargo Project Manager will help the business understand what the innovative technology (if applicable) will enable, what process changes need to take place, guide the business and technical resources through process re-engineering and testing; coordinate implementation including any modifications to the team processes and structures.

The role faces into the business and manages and coordinates many internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. The role also draws upon external parties including compliance bodies, business partners, other Operating Companies within the client group, and may occasionally input into trade union discussions. Typical project duration is 6 months – 1.5 years, and the range of projects offers the candidates the opportunity to exercise a very diverse set of skills in project management, stakeholder management, process and people change.

DUTIES

• Lead projects related to the client strategy and business objectives from end to end in accordance with the Project Delivery Lifecycle; develop detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Lead business teams to implement change to processes associated with the introduction of new innovative technology.
• Facilitate delivery through a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a champion for driving day-to-day process improvement.
• Responsible for successful project initiation, including business case approval, planning and delivery in line with internal control and financial guidelines.
• Set project deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarise progress of projects. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project.
• Manage project costs that ensure the profitability of the business is maximised.
• Ensure open communications with a constant feedback loop at all levels.
• Relationship and supplier management with external suppliers as well as the client Tech and key stakeholders during the project lifecycle to ensure design and delivery solutions meet business needs.
• Ensure that project delivery results in customer satisfaction.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Manage projects within the defined governance framework including running steering groups and attending governance meetings.
• Effectively manage risks/issues/dependencies.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Deliver in accordance with our business values.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

• External as required – IT Suppliers, Local Authorities, Planning, Customs and regulatory bodies to name a few.
• Internal: with all areas of the client Cargo, Group IT and departments within the client operating companies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Proven Project Management experience and related disciplines.
• Proven change management experience.
• Business oriented, focussing on benefits to the business.
• Passion for continuous improvement evidenced by examples.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Demonstrates resilience.
• Ability to make constructive challenge.
• Proven people management skills, in a matrix managed, multi company model.
• Ability to identify key milestones and agree objectives.
• Able to hold people accountable for delivery.
• Able to work within a team, seek support when needed but drive direction independently.
• Spanish Language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree level, equivalent or relevant experience.
• Accredited Project Management training is highly regarded e.g. Prince2, PMP.
• Accredited process analysis or change management skills highly regarded.

Experience
Essential

• Proven project management/change management experience.
• Experience with end-end business change projects.
• Helping the business define the business benefits.
• Coaching the business through a business case construction.
• Initiating & mobilising the change project.
• Managing external suppliers through the IT build lifecycle.
• Benefits review.
• Budget management of €500k – €2m+
• Experience in process analysis.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects to cost, quality and time constraints to achieve full business benefit.
• Proven experience of managing IT change through project lifecycle phases.
• Understanding of a continuous improvement environment.
• Evidence of leading management and workforce buy in to change.
• Solid stakeholder management, including senior management, warehouse staff, and external supplier management, and awareness of unions as a stakeholder.
• Desktop tools including Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project, etc

Desirable

• Use and application of continuous improvement methodologies including Lean methodology.
• Air Freight Industry experience would be well regarded.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you educated to a degree level, equivalent or have relevant experience?
• Do you have accredited Project Management training, e.g. Prince2, PMP?
• Do you have accredited process analysis or change management skills?

Experience:

• Proven Project Management: 1 year (required)
• Proven Change Management: 1 year (required)
• End-end business change projects: 1 year (preferred)
• Process Analysis: 1 year (preferred)
• Managing IT change through project lifecycle phases: 1 year (preferred)
• Air Freight Industry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person