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Job Description:

To work as an integral part of a new business implementation team, leading a high profile project whilst directing and motivating the project team; supporting the roll out of the Project Management Framework; and assisting with the creation of an auditable process that can be adopted by the wider business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Take responsibility for overall progress of the project, ensuring all essential project documentation is completed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle

- Execute professional and effective planning and control of projects including regular monitoring, risk analysis and issues tracking, change control and contingency planning, to maintain the overall direction and integrity of the project

- Baselining deliverables for each workstream and ensuring the responsible parties deliver against these timelines

- Ensure projects are implemented within contractual obligations, whilst managing client expectations.

- Produce & maintain project schedules and other deliverable documentation as required by the project delivery methodology

- Proactively identify mitigations when issues threaten to delay the timeline or impact budget or business operations.

- Build strong relationships with all stakeholders including the internal project team and external client representatives

- Liaise with other departmental ‘subject matter experts’ (SMEs) to ensure a smooth implementation of new projects

- Drive internal stakeholder engagement, communication and management

- Capture workshop and key meeting outputs (minutes/process mapping/action log updates)

- Support SMEs during the implementation phase of the project to ensure processes are set up correctly and tested prior to go live

- Support the SMEs post-go live to ensure any arising issues are resolved efficiently and documented as per the project management framework.

- Manage the Project Management Framework to ensure that material is appropriately filed for future reference – in accordance with Compliance and ISO accreditation

- Ensure Project Management documentation templates are updated and communicated appropriately throughout each project

- Remain abreast of relevant project management and logistics industries developments

- Develop strong inter-personal relationships with other members of the project team as well as SME’s

- Remain up to date with internal and external processes and technical developments to implement the most appropriate customer solution

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

* Ability to work to strict deadlines

* Confident and proactive

* Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally across departments and at multiple levels internally

* Competence in using Microsoft Office suite and IT competent

* Presentation skills using appropriate media

* Attention to detail and organisational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks

* Willing to learn and progress in dynamic organisation

* Able to demonstrate the ability to work independently, work within a group and lead a team

* Educated to degree level or equivalent

* Creative and able to think “outside the box” and provide a meaningful contribution to innovative business solutions

* Commercial approach and a good level of business awareness

* Previous experience of working in a project management environment

* APM / PRINCE 2 Qualification

* Desirable - experience of creating process maps/ process flow diagrams (ideally using Microsoft Visio)

* Desirable - experience and knowledge of continuous improvement principles and methodologies

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance

* 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)

* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)

* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:

1. GP consultation and second opinions

2. Mental health support

3. Financial and Legal support

4. Wellbeing and healthy living support

* Employee referral scheme with financial reward

* Cycle to work scheme

* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

* Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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