Company Background
A high-growth, multi-award-winning UK-based internet company revolutionising the transport industry. We operate an online marketplace for transport services, enabling millions of customers to list goods they need to move and receive competitive quotes from a network of over 350,000 transport companies.
Our platform helps keep trucks full, reduces environmental impact, and offers consumers cost-effective transport solutions. With our official eBay-compatible status and strong foundations built over 16 years, we continue to innovate and grow for our several million customers.
Role Background
We are seeking a highly organised and people-focused Programme Manager to join our dynamic remote team. This role is 100% remote, based in the UK. The ideal candidate will have exceptional time management skills, a talent for juggling multiple priorities, and a passion for driving projects to successful completion.
You’ll be responsible for coordinating and overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they align with our business goals, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex programmes from inception through to successful delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on programme progress, risks, and issues.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work plans, and resource allocations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure smooth project execution.
- Facilitate effective collaboration and communication across all teams involved in the programme.
- Continuously monitor and report on programme performance, making adjustments as necessary to ensure goals are met.
- Drive process improvements to enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage and resolve any conflicts or challenges that arise during programme execution.
Who are we looking for?:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders. Highly organised and time aware.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in programme or project management.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex programmes on time and within budget.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Superior time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal oversight.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Trello, Jira etc) is a plus.
- Degree-educated, preferably in business management, project management, or a related field.
More Information
- Fully remote role based in the UK.
- You’ll be joining a company with a start-up culture but backed by over 16 years of success and millions of satisfied customers.
- The founder and senior team remain hands-on, offering you the chance to learn directly from them first hand.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Benefits: £70,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Holiday: 24 Days / year
If you are a highly organised, people-oriented professional with a passion for driving projects to success, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.