Trainee / Assistant Project Manager

We're looking for an Entry Level Project Manager to join our dynamic and collaborative central team to support companywide projects as we go through some exciting changes and developments.

We're looking to develop someone from within the business and bring them on a permanent basis to learn how to manage and support a wide range of projects including new warehouse and transport operations start-ups. You will learn to be responsible for establishing a sound foundation for the project from onset to deployment by ensuring that there is a clear understanding of scope, deliverables, approach, and critical success factors to achieve project objectives for the client and operational teams.

This is a field-based role; requiring flexibility to travel frequently to client and operational locations, as well as the Crick head office for project meetings. Therefore, the role also qualifies for the company car scheme. While managing your own diary and utilising the benefits of Microsoft teams meetings there will also be the opportunity to work from home or local sites.,

• Manage and support a variety of projects from operational continuous improvement to new client business wins, TUPE's and new warehouse & transport operations set-up.


• Update a variety of senior stakeholders on project progress and accountability for project timelines and spend.


• Manage project schedules using tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software.


• Document all data and analytics throughout the project life cycle.


• Managing Risks, Issues and Project Scope & Deliverables


• Coordinating, motivating, and supporting Workstream leads and operationalresources to achieve project objectives through task progression and completion.
  
  Essential: Currently working within XPO - suitable for someone who has just finished the grad scheme or is a manager in operations looking for change/career development.


• Essential: Happy to travel and stay away as required by the projects, customers and operations.


• Essential: The ability to manage and motivate colleagues to achieve business objectives.


• Essential: Excellent communication skills. Adaptable, Assertive, collaborative, and resilient.


• Essential: Analytical with high attention to detail. Structured and methodical.


• Beneficial : Previous experience and being part of on project or process improvements in your existing operation.


• Beneficial: Knowledge of key XPO operating systems and processes - WMS; TMS, etc.


Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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We're looking to offer an attractive and competitive salary in line with the responsibilities required.In addition, we offer 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days.

You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, private healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.