Lead Project Manager
Post Office Ltd
Summary
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Programme Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid
What to expect
The Lead Project Manager is a key member of the Transformation team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.
The Lead Project Manager will manage and lead projects end to end, working cross functionally to deliver business solutions, ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained. Demonstrating strong senior stakeholder management skills to ensure that communication is clear and concise, and deliverables are progressed, contributing towards overall programme and portfolio outcomes. They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.
What we can do for you
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Click here for a detailed overview of our benefits
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will have measurable experience of running change management projects in flexibility and within framework standards and timescales
As a Lead Project Manager you will have demonstrable experience of leading on the delivery of project milestones to achieve key objectives. In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:
Desirables:
About us
At Post Office Ltd, we're proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.
Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We're looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve.
If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we'd love to hear from you. For more details visit careers.postoffice.co.uk
Application Guidance
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we've outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact talentacquisition@postoffice.co.uk
We're thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we're unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Programme Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid
What to expect
The Lead Project Manager is a key member of the Transformation team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.
The Lead Project Manager will manage and lead projects end to end, working cross functionally to deliver business solutions, ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained. Demonstrating strong senior stakeholder management skills to ensure that communication is clear and concise, and deliverables are progressed, contributing towards overall programme and portfolio outcomes. They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.
What we can do for you
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
- Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
- Annual car allowance
- Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
- 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
- Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
- Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings
Click here for a detailed overview of our benefits
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will have measurable experience of running change management projects in flexibility and within framework standards and timescales
As a Lead Project Manager you will have demonstrable experience of leading on the delivery of project milestones to achieve key objectives. In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:
- EPOS deployment experience
- Worked within a multi-site retail business
- Extensive experience in delivering and successfully managing transformation change projects.
- Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Experience in establishing successful, cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
Desirables:
- Previous retail journey mapping experience.
- Previous business process mapping experience.
- Technical knowledge of EPOS software, peripherals, hardware, API's.
About us
At Post Office Ltd, we're proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.
Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We're looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve.
If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we'd love to hear from you. For more details visit careers.postoffice.co.uk
Application Guidance
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we've outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact talentacquisition@postoffice.co.uk
We're thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we're unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.
JOB SUMMARY
Lead Project Manager
Post Office Ltd
London
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
Lead Project Manager