Location
Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are currently seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive the successful execution of our product and service-related projects.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What you'll do:
- Work with colleagues across the business regarding new propositions (products & services), delivering initial business case, in line with documented process guide, with a clear customer focus by coordinating inputs from various business functions for board approval.
- Utilise the Agile framework to prepare, upon approval of initial business case, a detailed analysis of costs, project plan incl. stage-gates and responsibilities through to launch including customer communications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (internal and external) to develop and implement digital projects.
- Utilise a lean approach by identifying the value of each project, map the value stream, create the flow, establish the pull and continue to improve to ensure that customer value is maximised, and waste is eliminated by remaining within the project scope and meeting critical success factors.
- Ensure all projects are transparent to key stakeholders and that the value of each project is clearly tracked and reported upon through the use of relevant tools and commitment and delivery points.
- Ensure all plans are delivered on time, on brand, in line with our values and to agreed timescales and budget.
- Manage risks and issues within the project team with recommendations and proposed solutions to ensure adaptability of the project.
- Maintain project plans and ensure work streams owners deliver to their plans in line with the documented process guide.
- Responsible for the planning of setting goals, defining roles and producing schedules of tasks.
- Focus on execution through managing the project to a pre-agreed time-plan, supported by the project team.
What you'll need:
- Experienced in the use of project management software, ideally Microsoft Project
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a project management role focused on delivery of product and services.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Prince2 qualification
- Experience with Digital Project implementation
- Strong influencing skills
- A proactive attitude and a values led approach
- Excellent communication skills
What you'll get:
- Healthcare cash plan
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share (uncapped)
- Discounted gym membership
What we do:
VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.
How we ACT We have four fundamental values which are at the heart of everything we do. These are not just words, but the very essence of what we do and why we do it. These values –
Appreciation ,
Courage & Ambition ,
Commitment ,
Trust & Responsibility – sit at the very core of everything we do, remaining ever-present in each facet of our organisation.
VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in cultivating a workplace that celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration.
About VEKA UK: VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCU window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With subsidiaries in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCU products.Headquartered in Germany and family owned since 1969, VEKA has retained the culture that created its success, offering a heritage of quality, efficiency, reliability, and stability to its partners.VEKA plc is the UK arm of the company; best known for the VEKA and Halo profile suites and the PVCU system that have respectively set new standards in the industry for technical excellence as well as sheer aesthetic appeal.Our German heritage is backed by British craftsmanship; quality is embedded deep within our ethos. Our ongoing commitment to product development ensures we’ll continue to evolve with the technology and the market for years to come.
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Salary
£40k - £45k per annum
