Job Overview

Apply now We are looking for a Head of Projects and Development to join the team here at ILG. This role will be responsible for establishing and running the Project & Development team at ILG, with the objective of ensuring all projects are delivered using a 'best-practice' approach within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality. This role will be three fold, firstly overseeing the Implementation Team, providing expert knowledge and support whilst monitoring progress. Secondly, managing both a third party and in house development function to enhance ILG's core systems. Finally, steering ILG's Process Improvement and Quality function. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Utilise extensive project management experience to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budgetLead the IT development function, collaborating across departments to assess scope, feasibility and costEnsure all proposed IT changes are evaluated for their benefits and risks, and that all impacts are considered and planned forPrioritise changes so that limited resources are allocated to those changes that produce the greatest benefit based on the business needEnsure that all changes are thoroughly tested in a Sandbox environmentProvide support, leadership and mentorship to direct reportsMeet with direct reports frequently to review project status, financials and any other key issuesReview resource levels based on project timelines and workload and reassign / reprioritise where necessaryEnsure financial budgets set by the Client Services & IT Director are monitored and achievedEstablish, measure and maintain relationships with key IT suppliers, chairing regular face to face review meetingsProtect and grow the financial and delivery performance of the team.Create, maintain and update on a weekly basis the central register of all projects across the whole organisation.Implement, create and monitor risk registers for the department as well as all individual projects and contribute to the wider organisational register on a regular basis SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR: A proven ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to budgetA proven ability to manage, organise, motivate and develop a teamSubstantial knowledge and experience of warehouse and logistics functionsHigh level of overall IT skills, including bespoke software, MS Office and Project Management toolsAbility to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing prioritiesHighly motivated self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and directionCapability to track project benefits and lessons learnt to feed into on-going improvementsExcellent communication skills, able to present ideas and influence at a senior level.Strong interpersonal, time management and problem solving skillsExcellent attention to detail, both written and numerical, and commitment to qualityComfortable with coordinating and collaborating with business teams to drive required decisions and outcomes WHAT YOU WILL GET: 25 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy / sell holiday.Birthday LeaveDedicated rest areas with free tea and coffeeParking on siteDedicated platform for learning and developmentSocial EventsStaff member of the month rewardsBonus schemePension, Childcare Vouchers, Life Assurance, Healthshield - Care Package and Discount Perks.

Key Requirements

Financials IT Development Process Improvement Timelines