Project Manager

At Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire train empower and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better we have to do better and to do better we must know better. Thats why we are listening open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity equity and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. Its The Holman Way.

At Holman your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness disability loss of work or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of these programs (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Here at Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire train empower and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better we have to do better and to do better we must know better. That is why we are listening; open to learning new things - about each other and ourselves. We will never stop striving for improved diversity equity and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It is The Holman Way!

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen foran IT Project Manager to join our growing Team here at Holman UK. This role will be based out of our HQ in Chippenham with the opportunity for hybrid working. This is a permanent opportunity.

Role Overview

• Job Role: IT Project Manager
• Location: Chippenham HQ (Hybrid working available)
• Salary:(depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent

Position Overview

As an IT Project Manager you will play a crucial role in managing multiple workstreams and projects ensuring their successful delivery. This position requires a proactive individual who can grasp things quickly define and manage plans keep stakeholders accountable with coordination and effectively handle change and readiness challenges. Your expertise in traditional and Agile project management methodologies such as APM and Prince2 will be essential in establishing strong foundations governance and guidanceto help evolve into agile best practices as the organisation matures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT transformational projects quickly grasping and adapting to changing needs
• Own and support incoming small change and project demand for the business.
• Define create and manage project plans engaging stakeholders to execute plans effectively
• Coordinate stakeholders unfamiliar with projects guiding them through governance and delivery processes.
• Help co-ordinate and grow the organisations project management governance framework with continuous improvement and presentations to unfamiliar teams.
• Be able to present and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels including regular contact and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Chief Operating Officer.
• Report to the Transformation Manager as part of the PMO team supporting the establishment of a robust consistent and structured project lifecycle reporting and portfolio visibility.
• Proactively identify and address pain points ensuring smooth project execution including risks issues dependencies resource and recommendation of alternative options.
• Complete relevant documentation to support the governance of projects and adhering to best practices.
• Demonstrate initiative and curiosity quickly learning about the fleet industry to drive success

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Core project management skills with a disciplined yet flexible approach
• Proven ability to bring stakeholders together accountable and establish organised governance processes
• Drive for improvement and success and a love of project management.
• Confident in implementing processes and frameworks with a mature and proactive mindset
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide and motivate teams
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about the fleet industry at pace
• Experience with traditional project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid).
• Ability to present and help stakeholders of senior level understand project progress decisions required and risks / issues.

Holman really knows how to roll out the welcome matwith perks that show they value both your professional success and personal well-being. Heres how the benefits stack up in a nutshell:

Work-Life Balance & Wellness

• 26 days off a year Bank Holidays to unwind
• Health Cash Plan to help cover everyday medical expenses
• Free onsite bi-weekly yoga
• Free onsite massage with a qualified therapist

Financial Security

• A bonus schemebecause we believe in sharing success.

On the Road

• Free Parking to make commuting stress-free

Growth & Recognition

• Career Development Support with training and opportunities for advancement
• Fun seasonal events and social opportunities
• Long Service Awards to celebrate milestones
• Leadership Recognition like the Joseph Holman Award for standout performance

If this sounds like the role for you then we look forward to welcoming your application!

If you are a current Holman employee and wish to apply for this role please notify your current line manager of your application

The need-to-know parts:

• You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.
• You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as spent. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.
• Please also be aware we do not provide visa sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.

We want to positively encourage differences within Holman UK and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Holman UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.

We therefore encourage applications from all genders races religions ages and sexual orientations as well as parents people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clientsThe Holman Wayby always doing the right thing for our people our customers and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today Holman headquartered in Mount Laurel New Jersey is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6500 employees across North America the UK and Germany.

Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles Holman is continuouslyDriving Whats Right.

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.