Senior Business Project Manager

Senior Business Project Manager 

£55,000 per annum 

Milton Keynes 

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years 

Full Time 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Business Project Manager to join us on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. You'll work closely with business sponsors and stakeholders to guide project teams to success. From scoping to implementation, you'll ensure seamless collaboration between the business, IT, and Data teams. 

What you’ll be doing  

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  Steering transformative initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategy, budget, time, and quality targets. 

  
  


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  Upholding change processes, governance, and reporting standards. 

  
  


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  Overseeing projects from conception to integration. 

  
  


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  Identifying and managing resources, defining roles, and securing necessary skills. 

  
  


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  Collaborating with sponsors to develop business cases and benefit realisation plans. 

  
  


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  Proactively managing project risks, escalating when needed. 

  
  


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  Managing budgets and financial risks, following escalation procedures. 

  
  


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  Defining current and future state processes with cross-functional teams. 

  
  


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  Developing stakeholder communication plans for engagement. 

  
  


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  Evaluating deliverables' success, ensuring smooth closure and transition. 

  
  


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  Promoting continuous improvement through lessons learned. 

  
  


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  Cultivating relationships for collaborative project execution. 

  
  


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  Committing to professional development in housing and project management. 

  
  

Please read the full job description attached before applying. 

We’re looking for someone with experience… 

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  Managing projects targeting business change, transformation, and process improvement. 

  
  


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  Prioritising tasks adeptly, always meeting project deadlines. 

  
  


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  Leading teams effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes. 

  
  


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  Managing stakeholders in complex, matrix environments. 

  
  


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  Contributing proactively within teams, fostering positivity. 

  
  


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  Managing and embedding change within organisations. 

  
  


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  Handling project risks and issues effectively. 

  
  


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  Defining and realising project benefits, delivering tangible value. 

  
  

About you  

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  Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. 

  
  


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  IT proficient – particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Project, and Visio. 

  
  


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  Effective under pressure, excelling in stakeholder relations. 

  
  


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  Innovative thinker with attention to detail. 

  
  


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  Flexible hours and agile approach. 

  
  


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  Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving. 

  
  


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  Project & Change Management Qualifications (Prince 2, Agile, APM, MSP, or similar). 

  
  


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  Ideally 5+ years of experience in a similar role. 

  
  

Perks of working at Grand Union 

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  Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service 

  
  


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  Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%. 

  
  


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  Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year. 

  
  


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  Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance!) 

  
  


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  Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. 

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 

  
  


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  Paid emergency and compassionate leave. 

  
  


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  Life assurance (2x salary). 

  
  


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  Generous sick pay. 

  
  


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  Free annual flu jabs. 

  
  


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  Paid qualification. 

  
  


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  Plus more – check out the full list of benefits in the attached document! 

  
  

Ready to embark on this journey of transformation? Apply now and be part of something incredible! 

Important Information 

We do not provide visa sponsorship; You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment, be eligible to work in UK and provide Right to Work evidence. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. 

Closing: 21 May 

Phone screening: 29 May 

Interviews: 4 June 

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