Group Supply & Logistics PMO Lead

Overview

This is a 12 month Fixed term contract position.

We're Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 people who bring Kingfisher brands to life. We strive to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We are committed to equal opportunity for colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. We offer a blend of working from home and our offices in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

We are looking for a dynamic PMO Manager to drive the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets. You will ensure efficient project implementation through scoping, mobilisation, accurate documentation, and robust governance. Supporting large scale initiatives within Supply & Logistics, you will work with project teams to develop, execute, and close projects that align with organisational goals and strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure large projects follow protocols through accurate project governance, and monitor performance against milestones providing day-to-day support to project teams
• Provide fortnightly reports, support steering groups, and ensure regular updates on projects are delivered to heads of departments, partners and senior management
• Escalate risks, issues, complex queries and significant deviations to the Programme Manager and relevant related work teams
• Assist project teams with start-up, mobilisation, organisation and eventual close-down of their projects
• Establish strong working relationships with banners and group supply chain departments to continuously improve and maintain excellent communication

Qualifications

• Formal Project Management qualifications and experience in PRINCE2/PMP
• Experience in managing supply/logistics/retail projects within complex, matrix, global organisations
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and influence in a multi-cultural environment
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills, with an exceptional eye for detail
• Ability to use project management tools, such as MS Project,

Be Customer Focussed

• I listen to my customers
• I use available data to help make decisions

Be Human

• I do the right thing

Be Curious

• I build and share new ideas
• I try new things and share my learnings

Be Agile

• I have courage to be creative
• Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20

Be Inclusive

• I embrace allyship
• I have self-awareness and a desire to learn

Be Accountable

• I own my actions
• I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value diverse perspectives and encourage applications even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment with opportunities to grow, develop, and contribute. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

We also offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

What we offer Private Health Care

Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).

Kingfisher Pension Scheme

Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.

25 Days' Holiday

25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).

Staff Discount

20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)

Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.

Life Assurance

x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.

Bonus

Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.

Kingfisher Share Save

Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

Our Behaviours

At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours

Constantly improving our customer experience

Acting with humanity and care

Be curious

Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

Be inclusive

Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together

Be agile

Working with trust, pace and agility

Be accountable

Championing the plan to deliver results and growth

Application Process What to expect from our application process Step 1: Application

Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.

Step 2: Review

A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.

Step 3: Interview 1

You'll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.

Step 4: Interview 2

As you progress, you'll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.

Step 5: Feedback

Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!