Plm Programme Manager - Interim

Job Description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bringtheir true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career. We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for whats right. THE GIG We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Programme Manager to join our team at Dr Martens. As a Strategic Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective cross-functional planning, tracking, andmonitoring of large-scale projects and programmes. Your primary focus will be on driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring that the intended benefits and outcomes are achieved. Responsibilities include: • Lead and oversee the planning,execution, and delivery of the Product Lifecycle Management projects across multiple functions within the organization. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, executive sponsors, project managers, and stakeholders to define project objectives,scope, timelines, and deliverables. • Develop comprehensive cross-functional project plans, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies and goals. • Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategiesto ensure project success. • Establish robust project tracking mechanisms, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones, to measure progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders. • Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of project outcomes,benefits realization, and overall project health. • Drive collaboration and communication across diverse teams, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. • Proactively identify dependencies, interdependencies, and potentialconflicts between projects and programmes, and facilitate resolution to ensure smooth execution. • Drive the adoption of best practices and project management methodologies, ensuring consistent application across projects and programmes. • Provide leadershipand guidance to project managers and teams, mentoring them in project management best practices and promoting professional development. THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART • Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager, preferably in a large and complex organizational setting. • Strong experience of delivering multiple PLM implementation projects. Also desirableto have some experience with FlexPLM products. • Strong background in managing strategic projects and programmes, demonstrating successful delivery and benefits realization. • Excellent understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques,including Agile and traditional waterfall approaches. • Ability to effectively navigate cross-functional environments and manage stakeholder expectations at various levels of the organization. • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the abilityto influence and inspire teams towards achieving project objectives. • Analytical mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking. • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, anddelivering high-quality results. • Experience in change management and ability to drive organizational change in a dynamic environment. • Relevant professional certifications such as APMP, Scrum, DSDM or PRINCE2 are highly desirable. We live and breathe RebelliousSelf Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CAREWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU · Hybrid working · Welcome to the family free pair of Docs · 65% off all Docs · Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan · Private healthcare · A dedicated culture team · 2 paid volunteer days per year · Amazing Camden based offices withroof terrace overlooking the canal Are you ready to fill your boots Apply now. At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications,regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authenticallyto our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community. #LI-RC1