Project Delivery Lead

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

At ABP our IT organisation is evolving to better meet the needs of the wider business, we are structuring ourselves to make it easier to work together and deliver value for our business.  We have created the IT Project Delivery function as part of the Strategy and Project Delivery team and we're currently looking to recruit an experienced Project Delivery Lead to manage, evolve, coach and grow the team.  You will be accountable for the delivery of a mixed portfolio of data, application and infrastructure projects. This role will deliver strong collaboration across the various IT functions and business stakeholders and is critical to ensure we adapt to the local context and leverage the resources and expertise already established.

You should be experienced in rolling out applications to both office based colleagues, and to front line staff - a number of our projects are focused on delivering everyday use applications to our engineering and operational teams, as such you'll a really high level of communication dealing with both frontline workers as well as board level stakeholders. Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies is essential using a combination of bought-in packages and in-house developed solutions, you will have demonstrable experience of developing and coaching teams. 

Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?
-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package
-  Get support for training, personal development and further education
-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities
-  Work with Business sponsors and stakeholders and the relevant IT teams to scope projects and to shape early delivery plans, relevant options, risks and opportunities
-  Have a forward view of projects and plan project and programme management capacity up to 18 months out.
-  Optimise value of the business case throughout project delivery – ensuring efficient use of resource and making value based decisions throughout the project lifecycle to maximise benefit
-  Lead and manage project teams to deliver projects successfully.
-  Optimise the returns on projects, i.e. faster delivery, lower capital spends and improved ability to react to commercial opportunities 
-  Proactively identify and address risk and opportunities
-  Foster a culture of continuous improvement and capability building within the team.Provide line management and support to team members, including performance reviews and professional development.
-  Contribute to group best practices for project management and develop a community of delivery

Skills & Experience
-  Strong leadership and team management skills.
-  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
-  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-  Experience with project management tools and methodologies and selecting the appropriate approach for each project.
-  Ability to lead large-scale complex IT programs/projects in addressing overall business needs.
-  Strong knowledge of program and project management processes and systems. Experience of Agile methodologies and practices is key.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. Ideally based from our Central London head office, although we will consider strong individuals based near any of our major port locations, our working policy is hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home - there is an expectation of travel to visit our port locations around the UK.
 

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.