Project Manager - London, UK

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Project Manager - London, UK

Job no: 522901CWEO
Brand: Project and Implementation Managers
Work type: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Location: London
Categories: Information & Technology

Flight Centre Travel Group are actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned project professional to provide leadership and management of global and regional projects across multiple countries within the Corporate pillar of Flight Centre.

We are looking at how we standardise and deploy new technologies, processes, and capabilities globally. Our standardisation efforts are expected to enable our global brands to harness the culture of our people to build products and services that our customers love.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong delivery background, deep experience using SAFe and other project delivery methodologies (e.g. Prince2 Agile, PMBOK), and sound analytical skills. They will also have the ability to think outside the box while employing a hands-on approach to solving challenges and maximising opportunities. Excellent senior stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across time zones are also a must.

Your reward? Taking the next step in your project management career with a leading travel brand that can offer you incredible growth opportunities, benefits and experiences within an exciting project portfolio.

Accountabilities...

• Execute projects with a focus on achieving business objectives within set deadlines and budget constraints.
• Align project outcomes with strategic business priorities and success metrics.
• Collaborate proactively with product, technology and wider business teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive end-to-end project plans.
• Work closely with resource managers to allocate and optimize resources based on project priorities and requirements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success.
• Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
• Regularly monitor and report project progress to senior stakeholders.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and development within the project team.

Who you are...

• Proven experience as an end-to-end project manager with a focus on business-driven projects is mandatory.
• 5+ years managing projects with mass customer migrations.
• Demonstrated, hands on experience in project delivery methodologies and best practices, including Agile.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, including strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, across a global, matrixed business.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Scaled Agile and qualifications in Project Management (e.g. PMBOK, Prince2) or Lean related disciplines are mandatory.

What's in it for you...

• Discounted travel for family and friends - booked by our in-house travel team - as part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you have access to industry rates and discounts for you and your friends and family.
• Career progression - as part of Flight Centre Travel Group with a global brand network spanning 30+ brands and 20+ countries you are empowered to create clear career pathways and have access to the training and support needed to achieve your goals.
• Fun culture with industry-renowned social events (think monthly award nights, global conferences, end-of-financial year balls + more).
• Active Hour - an hour set aside each week to spend on your well-being.
• Bronze-level health cash plan - claim cash back against a range of medical services including dentistry, optical, and chiropractic.
• Plus so much more (company-matched charitable giving, excellent pension scheme, an active hour each week etc.)

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at applications@flightcentre.co.uk

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Applications close: 23 Sep 2024 GMT Daylight Time