Programme Manager - Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Essentra
Description
Programme Manager - Fixed Term ContractWe are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Business Process Redesign (BPR) Programme Manager with strong management, communication, and analytical skills.
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and will operate as a tenacious, front-line driver of the project, managing progress and budget, maintaining pace across all workstreams and identifying opportunities and solutions to mitigate risks and escalating as appropriate.
To be successful, you will exude our values and will have a thorough understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks, as well as the ability to influence the project teams, key stakeholders and drive change within the organisation.
This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to analyse current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive the implementation of redesigned processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Typical Accountabilities:
Strategic PlanningProject ManagementProject GovernanceProcess Analysis and AssessmentRisk & Interdependency ManagementProject Reporting and MonitoringChange Management & Stakeholder EngagementContinuous ImprovementProject DocumentationTraining and DevelopmentRequired skills & experience:Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, or related fieldProven experience in leading and managing business process redesign or improvement initiatives, ideally within a large-scale organisationStrong project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budgetExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop actionable insightsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisationChange management expertise, with the ability to drive cultural change and manage resistance to change effectively.
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) and/or business process improvement methodologies (e.g.
, Lean Six Sigma) (desirable)What we offer:
Competitive salaryUp to 5% matched pension contribution4x annual salary life assurance25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEmployee discounts through EdenredEyecare VouchersCycle to work schemeUK Sharesave SchemeThis is a hybrid role with expectation of working in the Kidlington office 2-3 days per weekEssentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.
Headquartered in the UK, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 13 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.74,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.
At Essentra we are ideally looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a close team, are passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference.
We are always looking to better ourselves and are keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes.
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.