Project Manager

Job description

Job Type

IT

Location

London - Pimlico

Additional Locations

Bracknell Campus

Partnership Level

6

Closing Date

05/01/2025

Vacancy Type

Temporary

Salary

£57,600.00 - £92,400.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

35

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Project Manager 

 

At a glance

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Working pattern/flexible working - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will be split between working from home and Head Offices based in Pimlico London and Bracknell. Core working hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm.

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Contract type - x 3 12 month FTC/ secondments. 

 

About the role

As a Partner in our business your number one focus is to work collaboratively to create more value for our customers and our  business. 

As a leading Practitioner and advocate of Project Management you will bring deep technical knowledge to the Partnership by designing, delivering and implementing business change to meet identified business needs. You will deliver identified business value through acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. 

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You will adopt project management methodologies on large scale complex projects based on the context of the project and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. 

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You will undertake a combined Project and Change Management role, depending on the size and value of the change and/ or using your project management expertise to assure project management activity carried out by a non specialist. 

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You may also manage various people, internal and external, working for the project

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You will have the opportunity to develop and stretch personally and professionally to achieve your potential.  

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You will manage Supplier relationships to deliver outcome-based change 

 

  Essential Skills you’ll need 

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Experience of Financial Services projects within Insurance (Home and Car)

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Financial Conduct Authority authorisation application experience

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Demonstrable experience supporting Legal, Regulatory and Risk Teams

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Experience of managing contract negotiations

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A recognised professional qualification in project management - Prince 2, Agile or equivalent

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Experience of project managing multiple projects across people, process and technology 

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Practical experience of working with a range of delivery techniques including Agile. 

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Demonstrable track record of end to end delivery of highly complex projects with multiple workstreams 

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Experience of senior level stakeholder management 

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Experience of managing teams consisting of internal and external resources, including building and managing 3rd party supplier relationships 

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Experience of working within a structured governance framework 

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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

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 A clear passion for innovation and change with demonstrable evidence of innovative delivery /disruptive thinking

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Innovative in solving problems and being confident to challenge  

Next Steps: 

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The application form consists of a CV upload, followed by application questions. Please visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/how-to-apply/journey/ to understand more about application and hiring process.

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You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

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Please note : we sometimes close vacancies early in the event of a large response, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. 

Benefits of the Partnership and the role  

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- Hybrid Working. 

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

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⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

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- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

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- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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- Health Care cover

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-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

 

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/