Group Supply & Logistics PMO Manager

Overview

This is a 12 month Fixed term contract position.

We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher and all our brands (B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas) to life. We aim to be the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. We are looking for you to join us in this journey.

We are an inclusive employer. We believe in equal treatment for colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

We support flexible and agile working, with a blend of working from home and office locations in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Please talk to us about how we can best support you.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure that 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 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 & Experience

• Formal Project Management qualifications and experience in PRINCE2 or PMP
• Experience in managing supply, logistics, or 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 or

Be Customer Focused

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

Be Human

• Acting with humanity and care; do the right thing

Be Curious

• Thrive on learning, think beyond the obvious; build and share new ideas; try new things and share learnings

Be Agile

• Work with trust, pace and agility; have courage to be creative; done is better than perfect, 80/20 rule

Be Inclusive

• Embrace allyship; self-awareness and a desire to learn

Be Accountable

• Own actions; understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to your role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment with opportunities to grow, experiment, and be your best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

We also offer a competitive benefits package. Ready to power the possible? Apply now.

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. (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 and £150 per month. Join after three months service.

Life Assurance

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

Bonus

Competitive bonus scheme aligned to the work level of the 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.

Our Behaviours

Be aligned to Kingfisher's six core behaviours: customer focus, humanity, curiosity, inclusion, agility, accountability.

We value the perspectives that new team members bring and encourage everyone to apply.

Training & Development

There are many ways to grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher, at a pace that suits you.

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

Submit your application via the Kingfisher Careers website.

Step 2: Review

A Talent Acquisition team member will review your application and let you know if you progressed.

Step 3: Interview 1

You'll have a telephone interview or one-to-one with a recruiter.

Step 4: Interview 2

You'll be invited to attend a face-to-face or virtual interview as you progress.

Step 5: Feedback

Your recruiter will provide feedback and details of any job offer if successful.