Project Manager

Computacenter (UK) Ltd • Birmingham, Budapest, Hatfield, London, Manchester, United Kingdom, Milton Keynes, Reading

Birmingham, Budapest, Hatfield, London, Manchester, United Kingdom, Milton Keynes, Reading

210602-en_GB

Life on the team

Part of the GTS (Global Technology Sourcing) Business Function, our Process Excellence Team typically undertakes improvement aligned with strategy or processes, with sponsorship from the Computacenter Directors and Group Exec.

The team are process experts and subject matter experts in their own field but have a common deep knowledge of Computacenter, its principles and its organisational functions, processes and systems across all of our Group Countries including: France, UK, Germany, US, Belgium and Netherlands. With strong networking and relationship-building skills, our change and project management approach is centred on pulling together subject matter experts and key resources across Computacenter Group globally as well as working with internal teams and external experts in pursuit of process maturity and efficiency.

With a successful track record of Process development, we are now expanding our team and are looking to introduce a Project Manager to lead and implement

Projects within our portfolio of work.

The range of topics and improvements are so diverse that no two projects are alike. We aim to keep one step ahead and we believe in continuous improvement. Collaboration with the teams across Group Technology Sourcing is integral to the successful delivery of projects within GTS.

What you’ll do

As a Project Manager 1 (PM1) in Computacenter’s Technology Sourcing & Innovation, you will be supporting Lead Project Managers and managing smaller or less complex assignments or work- streams on larger projects and programmes.

How you’ll fit in

You will be part of our exciting and diverse Technology Sourcing (TSI) & Innovation in Group Technology Sourcing. The people in TSI have a real drive to achieve success. We really invest time and effort in each other. Our interdisciplinary teams are not only on the same wavelength, we work collaboratively, we share knowledge and we celebrate success

You’ll also get to engage with other areas within Computacenter, including: Partner Management, Inside Sales, Product Information Management, Logistics & Technical Services, Expert Services and Technology Sourcing Innovation

Your overall responsibility is for meeting the commitments made to internal customers and internal stakeholders to successfully deliver the assignment or for supporting your Lead PM in this. (Your responsibilities will be defined in your terms of reference or the project control documentation). These will be delivered alongside the agreed financial or tangible outcome of the assignment. In support of this, you’re expected to broadly understand both what Computacenter delivers and the processes undertaken to achieve successful delivery of the products.

Additional tasks will include change management, business management, process creation, and being able to responsibly and effectively manage project outcomes. You may also have responsibility of a team.

Objectives will be set out and will be discussed regularly for each assignment or project you work on, and any questions you have you will be fully supported!

An example of objectives may include:

o Specific assignment requirements

o Deliverables and Return of Investment

o Delivering the products to the agreed quality, time and cost

o Maximising and delivery activities

What you’ll need

Trained in Project Management, for example Prince2, to Foundation level and working towards a Practitioner qualification or equivalent, Agile techniques.
A demonstrable track record of delivering successful project outcomes.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
Aware of the need to be Emotionally Intelligent, to adapt personal style and approach to meet customer needs.
Be able to understand the Business outputs required from your assignment.
Skilled user of Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook & Project and other relevant tools.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Language skills in two of the following: French, German, English

Current information for our applicants

We have made our application and recruitment process virtual, we are excited to bring talent like you on board to join our growing teams within Computacenter. Our recruiters remain available to you should you have any questions. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Why you should choose us

Freedom & trust

You’ll have the support on hand when you need it and the autonomy when you don’t. Feel right at home in an environment where you’re able to work with freedom and flexibility, and trusted to manage your own work.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Working with the best

Over 1,300 technology consultants, 900 project managers and 3,200 systems engineers come together to form our highly regarded professional services community. You’ll find they’re a close-knit team, where mutual trust and collaboration is the norm.

Sharing knowledge

We organise several events and initiatives, such our UK Professional Services Conference and ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions, that bring together the brightest minds in the business. Here you can learn new things, network, and celebrate success together.

Exciting digital technology

Challenging and rewarding projects: The range of technologies and industries that we are so diverse, that no two projects are alike. The result? A role for you that’s varied and provides the opportunity to expand your expertise and develop your career further.

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Access to Work scheme, and more.

Personal development

We like to invest in our people. We offer training and technology certifications, mentoring and coaching, specialist or management careers, access to our on-the-go immersive learning platform, Percipio, and much more.

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Pension and financial security

Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? We offer auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme, a Sharesave/SAYE scheme and more besides.

Flexible benefits

Do you fancy a new bicycle? Want to work-out at the gym? Or do you prefer to get-away from it all? With our voluntary flexible benefits platform, ‘My Benefits’, you can. Achieve savings with our Cycle2Work, GymFlex, Travel Insurance benefits and loads more.

You belong

At Computacenter, we celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a working culture where you can be free to be yourself; in an environment where you feel valued, respected, and supported to reach your full potential and experience a sense of belonging. Because we know when you thrive, we thrive.

As a proud equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring that there is fair and equal access to opportunities for everyone. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a government scheme that helps employers attract, recruit, and retain disabled staff. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats – and guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

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