Project Manager - Wakefield - ref. c14698423
Role - Project Manager
Location Leeds (LS15) with hybrid working
Salary – £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Contract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours pw, Monday to Friday
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.
We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open, and honest working environment for all.
The Agile Project Manager is responsible for driving the successful delivery of IT and transformation projects within the product team. Reporting to the Programme Lead, this role focuses on implementing Agile methodologies to achieve efficient and effective project execution, and will oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
Support the delivery of projects, including the design, planning and implementation
Identification and business case creation for any additional resource requirements such as tools and frameworks to support project delivery
Co-ordinate with Operations and Development teams to ensure a timely and efficient delivery of project milestones
Develop milestone timeline to track and ensure deliverables are achieved
Liaise with the external and internal teams to ensure relevant areas are aligned and key activities progressed
Identify any risks/challenges with projects and suggest counter measures to mitigate
Support the communication and buy in to projects, working to create cross stakeholder alignment
Track progress and support the compilation of report and updates
Ensuring a clear and coherent implementation plan is agreed with all stakeholders
Feed into the reporting and representation of key Transformation activities with all steering mechanisms in the business, such as the Exec Management group
Who are we looking for?
Demonstrated experience in Agile project management, preferably overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge and expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on driving delivery and collaboration across multiple projects
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in Agile project management tools and software
Proven experience in Agile project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects across multiple initiatives
Experience collaborating with IT Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
Strong understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices
Familiarity with project management tools and software used in Agile project environments
Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or similar.
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
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All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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