Trade Planning Programme Manager

Reporting to the Trade Planning Manager, you'll oversee the Commercial Critical Path (CP) and ensure the successful delivery of change and improvement projects. You'll manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as needed, and deploy effective project governance to ensure successful delivery and change implementation. This is a fixed term contract ending 28th February 2025.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you - and your colleagues - the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you'll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we've worked hard to build an office you'll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it's nice to have the flexibility to do both.,

• Manage the Commercial Critical Path, ensuring stakeholder alignment and reporting on risks and dependencies for milestones.


• Align key projects to meet overarching objectives, coordinating stakeholders, prioritizing, and resolving conflicts.


• Collaborate with Sponsors & Leads to identify, define, plan, and realize project and business benefits.


• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.


• Develop and agree on project scope, managing delivery and creating project plans with stakeholders.


• Effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders and team members.


• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and prioritize improvement projects based on effort vs. impact.


• Support all project governance activities and ensure effective project governance.


• Influence systems and documentation to support project organization.


• Understand business change and ensure readiness for change implementation.


• Assist Trade Planning team in project execution and developing processes for seamless handover to Business as Usual (BAU)., Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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• Ability to influence without positional power



• Strong interpersonal skills with experience of communicating and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels



• Proven experience of schedules/ scheduling tools/compliance management in complex retail or commercial environment



• Programme/Project Management skills and knowledge of principles



• Understanding of business processes



• Ability to support stakeholders through change



• Ability to prioritise others and their own workload - delivery focused



• Flexible in being able to adapt to changing business requirements



• Lead meetings and workshops to drive delivery



• Strong IT skills, including comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
  
  It's a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we're proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you., We've partnered with Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health., We all do better when we're celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, 'Us' is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It's an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.
  
  You do your best when you feel your best, so we've chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.


Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.

Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there'll always be a free spot for you and your car.

Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We've put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.

Other benefits:

• Award-Winning Pension Scheme


• 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers


• Company Bonus up to 20%


• Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes


• MyGym discounts


• Cycle-to-Work Scheme


• Enhanced Family leave


• Retail Trust counselling services


• Life cover


Sustainability at Screwfix

We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone., Bonus

We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.

Cycle to Work

Whether you're a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

High Street Shopping Discounts

As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.

Share Plans

Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.

Gym Discount

Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.

Simply Health

From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments., If you opt into our pension scheme, you'll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.