Job Description
The role holder will be able to successfully manage relationships with key stakeholders, understand their business objectives and deliver the required technology outcomes. The role will work with the Portfolio Lead to ensure project dependencies and impacts across the Portfolio are understood and the Portfolio plans are structured to ensure efficient, cost optimised, prioritised delivery of change.
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Lead ITT supplier evaluations
Ensuring that projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and appropriate action taken
Works with Portfolio Leads to ensure dependencies and issues across portfolios are tracked and managed effectively to ensure IT's full delivery plans are successful
Candidate Description
To succeed at Costa, it is important that you embrace our values and enjoy working with diverse and committed colleagues. In addition, we would hope to see some of the below:
Supply Chain experience is critical
Track record of leading multiple IT Supply Chain projects
Agile and Waterfall project methodology
Excellent Stakeholder management
Team leadership forming high performing teams
Employer Description
At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values; we believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. We are the No 1 coffee brand in the UK and as part of the Coca-Cola Company, we're on a journey to be the worlds most loved coffee brand, we don't settle for mediocre. We've come a long way from the Costa brothers first roastery in 1971, today we are a total coffee company that delivers amazing coffee to our consumers all over the globe. Along with our much-loved stores, this includes our Express machines, Ready to Drink products, and a long list of friends and partnerships. Costa are proud of our collaborative and inclusive workforce, who continually unlock new growth and innovation.