Transformation Project Manager

It's an exciting time for growth here at ARO and as a result we have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join us on a 12 month FTC, focussing on transformation and integration internally.

You will be instrumental in managing projects that enable ARO to deliver its long-term business goals. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and execution of projects that relate to the integration of acquired businesses, and transformational change across the group. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time and budget, using agreed project governance, and meet the defined objectives.

Please note that this role will need to be based in the South West and integrations in the next 12 months will be in Cardiff, Leeds and Macclesfield so travel will be required with time at the relevant site to support the integration.
What you'll do

Project Management:

• Project manage the integration of acquired businesses on common processes and systems.


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieving the planned objectives.


• Develop project plans, including initiation documentation, schedule as well as ongoing monitoring and progress tracking.


• Manage changes to project scopes, schedules, and dependencies across a portfolio of projects.


• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues. Report and escalate issues as needed.


• Operate project communications plan covering workstreams, stakeholders, governance, and wider business.


• Manage weekly project tracking and progress calls.


• Manage lessons learnt and project closure.


• Maintain accurate project documentation.


Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.


• Establish and maintain relationships with internal collaborators and stakeholders


• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.
  
  Experience of the application of the governing principals of project management methodology, such as PRINCE2, in a structured manner.


• More than 2 years project leadership of Implementing process and systems change management; engagement, communications, training, and driving adoption.


• Broad operational understanding of business process functions: marketing, sales, onboarding, service management, HR, finance, billing, process improvement, systems development.


• Recognised project management accreditation (e.g., PMP).


• Competent user of MS Office suite, and a project planning tool such as MS Project.


Desirable


• More than 3 years of change management experience.


• Experience of acting as a coach and change champion to help colleagues ensure the success of their transformational initiatives.


• Experience of integrating acquired businesses.


• IT service provider environment.


Characteristics

• Organised, with good attention to detail.


• Ability to build positive collaborative relationships, gaining buy-in from stakeholders.


• Able to manage multiple workstreams.


• Good communicator.


• Positive, proactive and solution focused.


• Good emotional intelligence to build rapport and bring people on the journey.
  
  ARO has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK.


As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission.

To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive.

In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change.

Why Work for ARO?

At ARO we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make ARO a great place to work. Come join us!

We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including:

• 'Design Your Life' training and development programme


• Flexible working


• Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions


• Company Perks portal


• Private Medical insurance


• Life assurance


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading


• Your Birthday off, on us!


• Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme


• ARO Shares after 12 months employment


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Technical Training Academy and E-learning