Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

Calex UK Ltd

Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

£44000

Calex UK Ltd, Draper's Fields, Coventry

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5a1264190d5148528652bd0d304706bb

Full Job Description

Calex UK Ltd are recruiting for a Project manager to lead the FUSE project working on the JLR contract. FUSEis a learning experience platform which JLR are using to digitalise their existing LMS (Learning Management System - Excellence), allowing user to maintain traditional learning and learning paths, while adding the ability for users to drive their own learning, at the point of need. FUSE will also provide users with the opportunity to engage in social learning, using bespoke communities, with curators contributing from across the globe. Successful integration of the two platforms will mean that users have the flexibility to use both seamlessly, understanding that they are using one platform for all their learning needs. Working as part of the Global Customer Care team & digital systems teams, you will lead the way to deliver the best learning tools for customer-facing colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and executing the smooth delivery of the FUSE integration with Excellence and successfully bringing the project to a close, coordinating with multiple stakeholders from many different business areas within JLR and working with various development teams to ensure that each system's requirements are met and that communication channels are clearly defined and managed.

  • Planning and defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.


  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules


  • Organizing and leading project teams, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress,


  • Identifying and managing project risks, issues, and changes.


  • Addressing issues & risks and implementing solutions to minimise disruption.


  • Communicating with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations.


  • Seeking agreement with establishing transparent governance with stakeholders in relation to all content & communities and how they are managed.


  • Tracking project performance and reporting on progress to stakeholders.


  • Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.


  • Facilitating meetings, workshops, and reviews to drive project progress.


  • Conducting post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.


  • Ensuring quality assurance during the project to support the project goals.


  • Continuous improvement, evaluating the project against stated goals and bringing the project to a close, capturing proper evaluations


  • Oversee the transition from project to business.


  • Work closely with the Excellence Product Owner & SME to align and ensure successful handoff to the operations team


  • Work with Stakeholders to align, document and get sign off on the overarching strategy and governance for FUSE.

    · Understanding of Learning Management/communication systems


  • · Experience with IT-based projects

    · Project management qualifications

    · Understanding of agile & waterfall working methods

    · Strong knowledge of project plan tools

    · Confident in presenting information to senior stakeholders

    · Highly organised & motivated

    · Acute detail

    · Critical thinker

    · Able to inspire and motivate

    · Strong interpersonal skills

    · Automotive experience will be a benefit.

    · Strong MS

    Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com). Calex are a specialist automotive training provider and provide training staff and expertise including Trainers, Developers, Digital Learning Experts, and Administrators.

    Salary & Benefits: Up to £44,000 dependant on experience, 25 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).