Job Description

About Us

Wayland Games is one of Europe's largest independent retailers of tabletop games, committed to supporting and engaging with the global hobby community. We have a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the team, and be based in our new purpose-built head office in Brentwood

Role Overview

The role will see the successful candidate leading projects to ensure they run within time and budgetary constraints. The Project Manager responsibilities include monitoring project progress, following up with stakeholders during the project phases and maintaining project documents. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to gain invaluable exposure working on a variety of projects from conception to completion, whilst working within a fun and exciting company. The projects range from interior fit-out, arranging the installation of new machinery & setting up new business services.

Job Responsibilities

To coordinate and manage a variety of projects from initial stages to final delivery. To create a scope of works to highlight the objective, core details and approx. budget involved for initial approval by Senior Management. Lead and independently coordinate the planning, scope and creation of a detailed project plan on Monday.com To create, keep up to date and correctly utilise all relevant Project Documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Communicate, discuss and assign the task deadlines to relevant resources, departments and stakeholders involved, as required to deliver a successful project. Determine the delivery/procurement strategy for a project, and, when required, obtain a minimum of 3x quotations, negotiate costs and potential discounts with external suppliers, while ensuring the required scope of works is covered. Create templates that will be required and relevant to achieve a project deliverable and provide guidance on task processes with the stakeholders. Evaluate project plans to understand, record and actively manage any risks or issues that may be faced throughout the project timeline. Keep track of project deliverables, allocated resources and budgets throughout the project and update Senior Management of any delays or issues. Be proactive to resolve project issues and provide solutions to Senior Management for consideration. Assess, evaluate and capture project successes and highlight improvements & learnings for the future. Provide weekly status reports to the Head of Project Management (daily if requested) for all projects. Build and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Research and assist in the implementation and procurement of any requested new supplies, services and business processes. Provide administrative support for any regular meetings, such as taking & compiling minutes, scheduling meetings and issuing meeting notes.

Project Manager Requirements:

A minimum of 5x years previous experience in project management or a similar role, ideally within an organisation with a defined project management function (Including Prince2 methodology & Agile processes) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software (preferably Monday.com) Highly organised and able to multitask. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Used to working under pressure and to multiple deadlines in a busy environment Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Private medical insurance Sick pay
Experience:

Project management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person