Programme Manager

Job Introduction

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services – everything for every job!

Speedy is Transforming with our new Velocity strategy, we are undergoing one of our biggest operational, digital and people focused transformations to build a bigger, better, stronger business for the future. 

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager, who will enjoy the challenge of leading large-scale programmes of work rolling out new processes and technologies across the business.

 The main responsibilities are:

• To manage the roadmap and deliver strategic projects and programmes for Speedy, in line with our corporate strategy. This will include managing the day-to-day activities of the programme delivery team
• Plan programmes and major projects from outset to closure, including developing the business case, benefits delivery schedules, plans and interdependencies
• Work with the operational and support teams to promote and ensure adherence to the PMO Governance processes and methodology
• To be visible as a senior member of the team, suggesting best practice and guiding junior team members
• Engage with Programme and Project Managers to promote consistency across the portfolio to enable standardised reporting
• Support Transformation Managers and Project Sponsors to remove blockers and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio
• Define and track project milestones and ensure dependencies are understood and accepted by the relevant owners
• Work alongside our Change Managers to ensure business readiness and that change is embedded and sustainable.

 What you’ll need:

• Prince 2, APM, MSP or other relevant Project Management qualifications required.
• Track record of delivering multiple projects and programmes within a technically complex and dynamic environment 
• Experience of successfully engaging management and groups of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A minimum of seven years' experience in project management
• Familiarity with O365 software and toolsets
• Experience in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project required
• Exceptional People Management Skills
• Benefit Driven and Commercially aware
• Excellent organisational and technical skills
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Forward thinking, pro-active and tenacious

What we offer:

• Monthly cash car allowance or company car
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working/ Hybrid working.
• Free onsite parking 
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• My Staff Shop: Lots of discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• Health Shield: Employee paid health cash plan.
• Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management
• Pension Scheme 

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balanceinitiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours,supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns forour colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting ourPeople First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible workingarrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorterdays, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line ofSight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression andgrowth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reservesthe right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we havereceived a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish tobe considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roleswithin The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or SecurityClearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer wherewe embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environmentfor all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies inline with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be consideredfor employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran,neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Grouprequire proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.