Project Manager (12 month FTC)

at  National Milk Records

The Role & Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
Location: Peterborough / Hybrid working
Do you have experience of stakeholder & project management? Are you looking for a new opportunity within a professional project services team? Do you enjoy delivering business change projects applying both creative and pragmatic thinking?
We are recruiting for a Project Manager to effectively facilitate the mobilisation and management of assigned projects that constitute the Core Technology Programme (CTP). You will work closely with sponsors and representatives across the ABF portfolio of supported businesses in the delivery of desired business outcomes to realise benefits.
Our Business Technology Services (BTS) team works across the major divisions of ABF, supporting our businesses through the provision of world class infrastructure and delivery of new technologies to allow the businesses to thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• To work closely with the Portfolio Delivery Manager in the efficient and effective delivery of CTP projects
• Management of assigned CTP projects through the lifecycle in accordance with agreed governance methodology and associated approval bodies
• Manage and co-ordinate project team(s) made up of technical & non-technical members, 3rd parties and business unit IT Teams, including the development and management of project plans, team meetings & steering committees as needed
• Focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organise and promote business change
• Manage project budgets within agreed tolerances and adhering to standard change control processes
• Work closely with BU service delivery & local IT teams to improve user experience and minimise negative impact on remote sites
• Manage concurrent high visibility projects in a fast-paced environment across multiple ABF functions and businesses
• Prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
• Apply adaptable governance using a high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional Waterfall and Agile approaches in the right proportions

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent stakeholder management, organisational skills & attention to detail
• Experience of managing project & programme budgets, some into the £m’s of pounds
• Experience of delivering Business Change & Technology Projects across geographically widespread businesses within a federated environment
• Experience of manging end users, ensuring required business readiness activities are well planned to ensure maximum end user adoption and satisfaction.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile and hybrid)

LOCATION

This role can be worked remotely, however our team are based in the Peterborough office, there might be times you are required to attend an in-person meeting.
About The Company
Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…
Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.
Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.
All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

• To work closely with the Portfolio Delivery Manager in the efficient and effective delivery of CTP projects
• Management of assigned CTP projects through the lifecycle in accordance with agreed governance methodology and associated approval bodies
• Manage and co-ordinate project team(s) made up of technical & non-technical members, 3rd parties and business unit IT Teams, including the development and management of project plans, team meetings & steering committees as needed
• Focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organise and promote business change
• Manage project budgets within agreed tolerances and adhering to standard change control processes
• Work closely with BU service delivery & local IT teams to improve user experience and minimise negative impact on remote sites
• Manage concurrent high visibility projects in a fast-paced environment across multiple ABF functions and businesses
• Prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
• Apply adaptable governance using a high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional Waterfall and Agile approaches in the right proportion