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Footasylum

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Manchester
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AI generated summary

  • You must demonstrate leadership, manage end-to-end project delivery, engage stakeholders, implement governance, and facilitate workshops while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
  • You will manage the digital portfolio, oversee project planning, monitor risks, lead teams, ensure resource use, and foster collaboration while communicating effectively across the business.

Requirements

  • Within your current role you’ll have demonstrated excellent leadership, helping to guide teams to successful delivery while working to enable and support in any way the team requires.
  • You’ll be a self-starter, who can manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, bringing a positive, can-do attitude in your approach, looking for solutions where problems may present themselves.
  • You’ll be highly organised and able to implement governance across teams to help bring control and certainty to our delivery team.
  • You will be proactive at engaging stakeholders and will be comfortable having conversations about scope and delivery timescales with senior members of the organisation.
  • Where necessary you will be comfortable organising and facilitating workshops to share knowledge and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

  • Own roadmap, governance and reporting for all change within the Digital Portfolio
  • Co-ordinate and oversee the planning, scheduling and completion of multiple initiatives/projects across the Digital Department.
  • Proactively monitor progress and support the identification of high-level risks and issues against the Digital Portfolio by functioning as point of escalation and facilitating mitigation of risks and/or resolution of issues.
  • Line manager for Delivery Managers and BA within the team
  • Where needed lead projects within Digital and / or over see some of the larger strategic programmes across the business
  • Embrace and promote a strong team culture with a focus on collaborative working, open communication and working towards the best service for our customers.
  • Identify, elaborate, and track against clear and measurable objectives for each project
  • Effectively monitor and manage resource utilisation across the portfolio.
  • Communicate clearly with all levels of the business and bring together technical and non-technical conversations.
  • Identify, highlight, and resolve any problems that might impact the ability of the team to deliver against objectives.
  • Form strong working relationships with business stakeholders and other members of the Digital department

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

This is not a remote role; we expect that you will be able to attend Head Office in a hybrid way in Greater Manchester.

What are the main responsibilities of the Programme Manager?

The main responsibilities include owning the digital roadmap, managing governance and reporting for the Digital Portfolio, coordinating multiple initiatives/projects, proactively monitoring progress, and leading key projects within the business.

How many people will I manage in this role?

You will have between 1-3 project managers working for you, along with a BA.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary Digital team in a fast-paced environment, collaborating alongside Product Managers and technical teams to deliver change.

What is the culture like at Footasylum?

Footasylum fosters a culture of openness and honesty, collaboration, and psychological safety while encouraging fun and teamwork among its employees.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include excellent leadership, strong organizational capabilities, proactive stakeholder engagement, ability to manage scope and delivery timelines, and the ability to facilitate workshops.

Is previous experience in digital project management necessary?

While not explicitly stated, having previous experience in project management within a digital context would be beneficial for success in this role.

How does Footasylum prioritize diversity in the workplace?

Footasylum values diversity as it brings different perspectives when building products and services, ultimately leading to happier teams and better outcomes for the business.

Will I be expected to lead projects?

Yes, you will lead some key projects within the Digital department, and also oversee larger strategic programmes across the business.

What is the recruitment process like?

The recruitment process is designed to be transparent and stress-free, which includes an informal chat about the role if your application is deemed a good fit.

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Footasylum

We are trend leaders, narrators and innovators. Creativity is our greatest rebellion.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With over 65 stores across the UK, we have our finger on the pulse of streetwear fashion. From high-profile trainer releases to exclusive colourways of your favourite kicks, you’ll find everything from sportswear giants Nike and adidas, to premium labels such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. From high performance sneakers to the hottest streetwear – we’ve got you covered.