Overview

Position Title: Project Support Manager

Company: Sainsbury’s

Location: Luton, UK

Job Description

Join us as a Project Support Manager within the Change function and you will be involved in initiatives across the Supply Chain & Logistics division. This is an exciting time to join a team that has evolved a lot in the past 12 months. No 2 days are the same, this is a fast-paced role with the opportunity for personal development and to build a network, working with different functions, areas of the business and 3rd parties.

Responsibilities:

  • Coach stakeholders to ensure project outputs are introduced and embedded to create a sustainable capability in Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Supports the delivery of project and KPI benefits realisation of projects across Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Have a flexible approach to business & external requirements to support change project delivery
  • Execution of compliance audits with follow up and action with engagement of key stakeholders
  • Work within the framework of best in class Project Management & Agile Methodology
  • Act as first line support throughout project duration and within identified BAU activities
  • Support implementation for the quality assurance of all systems enhancements within the function, giving feedback on whether they are fit for purpose, robust and value for money and provide opportunities to enhance and simplify current and new processes & systems
  • Assist with compilation of reports and project governance documents including the collation of updates and distribution to key stakeholders providing a reference point for queries
  • Support enhancements following transfer from change project to BAU

Requirements:

  • Ability to make informed decisions at the appropriate level for the team or project, taking full responsibility for decisions, with support from their Project Manager
  • Flexibility to meet business requirements
  • Change Management skills
  • Good understanding of risk management and its application to projects
  • Previous Project Manager experience
  • Knowledge of relevant Supply Chain & Logistics business processes, operating standards, policies and procedures
  • Aware of company techniques for establishing and managing budgets and general principles of financial control

About Sainsbury's

Sainsburys is not only one of the largest Grocery retailers in the UK but also consists of, the Nectar loyalty programme, Argos, Tu Clothing, Habitat and a large scale, wholly owned retail bank. With 45 million customer interactions weekly, we are a data rich organisation and therefore operate a highly personalised and extensive multi-channel marketing programme across digital, in-store and at home.