What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Project Manager position at Ocado Group?
Associate Project Manager | Ocado Intelligent Automation | Hatfield | Hybrid (2 days office)
About us :
Ocado OIA (Ocado Intelligent Automation) is a division within Ocado Technology that focuses on developing advanced automation and robotics systems for Ocado's smart warehouses and fulfilment centres. This unit works on creating solutions that enable the automation of various logistical tasks, including order picking, packing, and inventory management, often using robotics, AI, and machine learning to optimise these processes.
OIA's technology is integral to Ocado's strategy of licensing its logistics and fulfilment solutions to other retailers worldwide, helping them build automated, efficient, and scalable online grocery operations.
About the Role :
- There is an opportunity for an OIA Associate Project Manager to join the team, who will support client implementation projects. Role and responsibilities include;
- Collaborating with the Senior Project Manager on design and build, focusing on cost, timelines, scope, and safety
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, customers, and team members
- Coordinating sub-workstream schedules and holding teams accountable
- Tracking the programme budget with the finance team, validating workstream costs
- Driving change management for efficient sign-off of site enhancements and deviations
- Managing risks proactively to minimise project impact
- Supporting project / site design sign-off
- Resolving issues and queries for internal and external stakeholders
- Delivering consistent project reporting on status, actions, risks, and issues
- Motivating the project team to achieve milestones
- Promoting continuous improvement within the programme management team
- Monitoring progress against Ocado Project Methodology
What we're looking for :
What do I get in return :
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