Project Manager – ODC BU

Introducción del empleo

Act as Project Manager for the wholistic project portfolio for the BU by providing visibility, oversight and coordination of all the change initiatives, in order to help drive forward the transformation agenda in line with the William Grant Way (WGW).

Some of the key change initiatives within the BU include IFS 10, AP&S, WGW pillars and other BU Specific priorities.

Responsabilidad del cargo

• Work in partnership with the BU/Function Leaders and Central Teams (including the C&D Office) to understand the global change initiatives and the implementation requirements (timing, sequencing, resource and tools required, etc.).
• Act as the conduit between Central Teams (including the C&D Office) and the BU/Function, in order to represent the needs and challenges of each area of the BU/Function, whilst working in collaboration to identify practical solutions and tools (taking into consideration potential language requirements).
• Lead and develop the communication and implementation of all current and future change initiatives across the BU/Function. Support the business to implement the required changes whilst enabling teams to continue to operate efficiently, achieving a healthy balance between project implementation and operational tasks.
• Support each area of the BU/Function to create a clear implementation plan for the relevant change initiatives.  In conjunction with the C&D Office, develop communication, culture change and implementation plan templates and tools that can be deployed in each area of the BU/Function, and localized where required.
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders across the BU/Function to conduct change impact assessments, assess the readiness for change, identify potential barriers and proactively seek solutions to ensure successful implementation of these change initiatives.
• Collate data and insights from each area of the BU/Function to understand any additional local change requirements, identify opportunities for implementation and create a clear and locally relevant change management plan.
• Collate documentation relating to newly proposed projects to ascertain key resources, timescales and dependencies and determine capacity within the BU/Function project portfolio plan for additional projects to be implemented.
• Monitor and track progress against the implementation plan, highlighting any risks or resourcing/priority conflicts that occur.  Ensure all key stakeholders are updated on a regular basis and overall progress is represented to the BU Board and other Boards as necessary.
• Highlight to the C&D Office where further resources or interventions may be required to keep WGW projects on scope and on time.
• Highlight successes and learnings across the BU/Function and with the C&D office so that they can be shared in the monthly WGW News Bulletin.
• Liaise with the Communication & Training Lead in the C&D office to identify what communications assets are required in relation to the WGW, and share materials within the BU/Function where needed.

• Identify training requirements in each area of the BU/Function and co-ordinate the training activities in conjunction with the Central teams. Balance the need to provide tailored solutions with the need to leverage scale where possible.

Nuestro candidato ideal

• Solid Project Management experience
• Proven experience of leading large scale transformation projects across multiple geographies
• Good experience working with processes and being detailed focused
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to project manage, adapt and deliver in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer literacy to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, in a matrix organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural, global organisation
• Understanding of HR and organisational processes, including organisation design is highly desirable

Qué podemos ofrecerte?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

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