Project Manager

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Project Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Join a fast-paced and expanding Project Management Office (PMO) within a thriving organisation. Our client is committed to helping you succeed, providing thorough training and the resources you need to perform at your best. You’ll enjoy working in a modern, design-led office space that’s as inspiring as it is functional — a workplace that truly stands out. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow in a forward-thinking environment that values its people, we want to hear from you.

Personality

This is a pivotal role responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of key projects that are integral to ongoing business growth and transformation. The successful candidate will take ownership of project activities across a range of strategic initiatives, as well as critical internal projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, excels in stakeholder communication, and has a proven track record of delivering end-to-end projects across diverse business areas.

Package and benefits

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• Pension: 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
• Healthcare: All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues. On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available
• Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH. After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary
• Free onsite parking
• Incredible core company values

Job Role:

• Collaborating with the Group Project Manager to meticulously plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to ensure timely delivery
• Monitoring project progress and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing any deviations to keep projects on track and within budget
• Preparing thorough project documentation, including comprehensive scope documents, compelling business cases, detailed project plans, insightful status reports, and accurate meeting minutes
• Facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between project team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to foster alignment and drive project success
• Tracking project expenses and resources meticulously, maintaining accurate records and producing insightful reports to inform decision-making
• Champion effective risk management and issue resolution strategies, promptly escalating and resolving any challenges to minimise project disruptions and maintain momentum
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management practices by actively supporting the implementation of best practices and process enhancements.

The Project Manager can demonstrate versatile skills to effectively manage multiple projects across diverse boundaries.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a Project Management role
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to independently manage tasks and small project phases
• Experience creating detailed project documentation
• Quick learner who can learn new technologies
• Experience in ERP or WMS platforms
• Prior experience working in multi-site or cross-functional project teams.