Project Manager
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Job Location:
Wolverhampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GSFs IT Projects Team is driving some of the most exciting innovations in the industry. As a Project Manager you will lead the delivery of highprofile strategically important projects across the IT function.
In this role you will partner with the business to implement technology solutions that enhance the service provided by our roadside patrols and other key operational areas. You will oversee the daytoday management of your projects working collaboratively with IT Business Partners and the wider Project Team to ensure that project scope objectives and technical requirements are clearly understood effectively delivered and supported by strong governance.
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About You
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans and schedules ensuring each project is formally initiated and appropriately closed.
- Produce store and maintain all required project documentation throughout the lifecycle such as RAID logs and PIDs with accuracy and consistency.
- Lead a crossfunctional project team coordinating matrixmanaged colleagues and thirdparty delivery partners.
- Chair delivery meetings and oversee task completion across internal and external teams ensuring adequate resourcing is in place.
- Provide regular updates on progress and status to key stakeholders across multiple business areas as well as to the project team (e.g. via weekly PSRs).
- Ensure robust support arrangements are in place following project handover and confirm all supporting documentation is complete before project closure.
About You:
Essential:
- Over 3 years experience working as a Project Manager or in a closely related role.
- Proven ability to drive performance improvements through strong leadership empowerment of others and personal development within fastpaced or challenging environments.
- Skilled in influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels simplifying complex topics and providing clear confident direction.
- Deep handson experience with project management tools and delivery frameworks including Waterfall Hybrid and Agile methodologies.
- Strong background in IT project management with experience delivering a wide range of projects varying in scope and complexity.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
- Creative and analytical thinker with strong problemsolving abilities.
- Highly motivated continuously seeking improvement embracing new ideas and approaches and committed to delivering excellence.
Preferred:
- Recognised Project Management related certification/qualification(s).
- Knowledge and experience within the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of IT systems applications and processes.
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About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UKs leading automotive parts distributors supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts tools garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 200 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding 475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems which include our industry leading catalogue system Allicat and access to the Groups national garage programme Servicesure
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
