Transformation Project Manager - Finance

Role: Transformation Project Manager - Finance

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £67,000 - £83,000 Dependent on Experience & bonus scheme

Company: EG Group

About the Role…

Our finance department is expanding, and we are offering a compelling opportunity for a skilled Transformation Project Manager to join our dynamic team at EG Group.

EG Group has embarked on a standardisation project utilising software solutions and industry level project methodologies to manage their Portfolio. This standardisation is an enabler to support the continuous advancement of the project and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), whilst ensuring that digital risks and controls are managed and maintained.

The Project Manager will form a part of the digital project management office function responsible for delivering the successful implementation of projects assigned to them. Reporting into the Director of Finance Operations, the 'Project Manager’ will work alongside business stakeholders, subject matter experts, digital counterparts and external partners. You will govern and manage programs/projects through their full lifecycle, as well as delivering both business requirements and project governance controls in line with standard EG methodologies.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in project management and have extensive experience on various project practices and software’s. You will have excellent communication skills and hold the ability to converse with stakeholders at all levels. If you're seeking a stimulating challenge, and the extensive exposure that comes with a role at EG Group, this opportunity might be just what you're looking for!

This is a permanent office based position; we offer flexibility on your preferred working pattern between 8am - 10am Monday-Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with members of the program/project teams to gain their trust and be a credible partner in helping them through all stages of the projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle using ServiceNow Strategic Planning Module.
• Lead all activities from initiation to delivery, utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies

1. Project deliverables include Business Case preparation, Scope, goal and deliverable definition, cost/benefit assimilation, Resource planning, Project Planning, issue and decision management, stakeholder, and communication management plans.
2. Project governance deliverables include monitoring of timelines and milestones, managing risk and issues, exception escalations, stakeholder management, Steering Group Management, Program/Project reporting and generation of relevant artefacts to support EG digital risk and control requirements.

• Strong focus in ensuring full participation from the user community and that associated quality and governance controls are undertaken.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years Project Management experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Prince 2 Practitioner Certification (waterfall / agile) or equivalent
• Experience of waterfall and agile project methodologies.
• Experience of Microsoft Project, ServiceNow SPM, SAP Solution Manager
• Advanced use of all Microsoft tools and packages

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.