Project Manager

Job Introduction

• Project Manager - Product Team
• Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire 
• 12 month temporary contract
• 38 hours per week (Hybrid working: 3 days office based / 2 days at home)
• Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
• Close date: Sunday 14th September
• Interview dates: W/C 15th September

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Product team within the Digital and Brand Experience department on a 12 month temporary contract.

As Beaverbrooks’ Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of all development projects, reporting into the Product Manager.

This role will work closely with external technical partners and systems integrators to ensure the successful delivery of multiple project streams in the roadmap, from inception through to delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of online development projects, overseeing quality, performance and scope, whilst controlling risks to timelines.
• Liaising with teams and stake holders to document business requirements for new enhancements and projects, and ensuring we have a clear definition of the project scope
• Working closely with the Lead Test Analyst to ensure User Acceptance testing is completed to the standard required and that the acceptance criteria are always met.
• Authoring project plans and ensuring these are communicated to the relevant parties.
• Chairing project status meetings and producing accompanying written reports.
• Monitoring project timelines and progress, pro-actively flagging any risks, delays or missed milestones.
• Actively participate in project go-live preparation, ensuring that plans are up to date and any training or other necessary arrangements have been made.
• Ensuring project objectives/deliverables are met.
• Co-ordinating Project Retrospectives, ensuring that all projects are reviewed, evaluated and learnings shared.

About Beaverbrooks 

Established in 1919, we have 80 locations across the UK. This includes 57 Beaverbrooks stores & 23 dedicated brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling & Tudor. We also have 3 Loupe boutiques, with Rolex showrooms.   

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. From the very smallest details to the big important things.   

Our core purpose is to enrich lives. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in. This includes our colleagues, customers, suppliers & the wider community. 

As a company – we’re true to our word. When we say we’re going to do something, we go all out to do it. And every individual is truly valued.  

The awards we’ve been given as an employer speak volumes about what it’s like to work here, some of which are:   

• Retail's 3rd Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2024
• We have been awarded a 3 star accreditation for 'World Class levels of Engagement' for 19 years running - Best Companies 2024 - based on colleague feedback.
• 'Employer of the Year 2024’ - The UK Jewellery Awards

Amazing benefits for amazing people

They say you get out what you put in. And, at Beaverbrooks, our people put in so much.

In return, just some of the benefits we offer include: 

• 33 days holidays (inc bank hols)
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts, which extend to your family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counselling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• A variety of different schemes to help you support charities close to your heart
• Office profit share bonus 

The Ideal Candidate

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• At least 2 years’ project management experience in an IT or eCommerce role
• Hands-on experience of managing both 3rd party and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge and awareness of web technologies, architecture and software development.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Highly organised
• A passion for online/digital

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Domain experience of the Commerce tools platform and associated business tools
• Experience of either planning user-testing, or conducting it first-hand
• Hands-on experience managing complex eCommerce projects

Beaverbrooks - the hallmark of amazing people

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