Portfolio & Programme Delivery Manager

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of these programs (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Portfolio & Programme Delivery Manager (Fleet Technology Change & Transformation) to lead our growing Project Management Office here at Holman UK in a permanent full-time position. This role will be based out of our HQ in Chippenham with the opportunity for hybrid working. The salary for this role will be circa £75,000 p.a. depending on experience, plus Company car.

As Head of Portfolio and Project Management, you will lead the governance, prioritisation and delivery oversight of Holman's UK technology change portfolio. Acting as a key partner to senior leadership, you will oversee demand and change management processes, manage a team of Project Managers, and ensure effective portfolio planning, reporting and governance. You will also serve as the primary UK liaison with the US PMO, driving alignment across UK and Group initiatives, while directly leading the delivery of strategic programmes, including the Telematics programme and its associated workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

To lead the Project Management, Implementation and Systems Configuration teams by providing:

• Strategic direction, goal setting and being accountable for the team’s output;

• Building trust and credibility with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Work with internal stakeholders to continue growth and continuous improvement of the team.

• Develop and oversee team members, managing workload and conducting performance reviews.

• Support personal and career development of all team partners.

• Guide the team in communication, project management, customer service excellence, and analysis skills.

To set Project Management strategy and methodology within the business by:

• Creating, implementing and embedding change governance and process;

• Establishing and administering the Project Steering Group, and facilitating project prioritisation decision-making;

• Training and communicating change methodology to all levels of the business;

• Developing and coaching Change Champions within each relevant team.

Allocation of Project Management resource of all approved projects

• Advise and drive best practice standards through the team

• Where required lead and/or support direct reports on project governance and delivery

• Lead on complex change and transformative projects as agreed with the Senior Leadership Team

Embed synergy, governance and ways of working between the Project Management Office (PMO) and Implementation team, ensuring goals KPI’s and continuous improvement is achieved.

Oversee and manage a closed feedback loop on all projects to provide tangible ‘lessons learned’ feedback, implementing these into business practices.

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

We are looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus

• 5+ years’ experience, including 2+ at a leadership level

• Breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may be acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments

• Experience in developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy, adhering to approved budgets

• Strong leadership skills and experience

• Management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in own area of responsibility or department

• Manages team projects and project plans through to successful execution

• Influencing / providing input to forecasting and planning resources; including managing allocated budget

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, counselling, negotiation and presentation skills

• Adaptable and resilient approach

What’s in it for you?

Work-Life Balance & Wellness

• 26 days off a year + Bank Holidays to relax and recharge

• Health Cash Plan to help cover every day medical expenses

• Free onsite bi-weekly yoga

• Free onsite massage with a qualified therapist

Financial Security

• Group Personal Pension Plan to help you plan for the future

• Manager Bonus Scheme because we believe in sharing success

• Private Health Insurance

Growth & Recognition

• Career Development Support with training and opportunities for advancement

• Fun seasonal events and social opportunities

• Recognition and rewards through our Partners in Excellence programme

If this sounds like the role for you then we look forward to welcoming your application!

If you are a current Holman employee and wish to apply for this role, please notify your current line manager of your application

The need-to-know parts:

• You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.  

• You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment, but they must be declared at the point of application.

• Please also be aware we do not provide visa sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.

We want to positively encourage differences within Holman UK and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Holman UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

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Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clients The Holman Way by always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today, Holman, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6,500 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany.

Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles, Holman is continuously Driving What’s Right.

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