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We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a number of strategic, commercially significant projects across Transformation.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of Enterprise-wide projects, ensuring they are implemented on time, within budget and to the AA’s agreed governance framework.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight for the project(s) working closely with the Transformation Lead & PMO to ensure the overall scope and project is broken down into workable iterations that sit across many functions such as IT, networks, Data, Digital, Customer Operations.

Experience of project management is a pre‑requisite.

To manage a backlog of approved projects working directly with a set of dedicated stakeholders.

To adhere to the AA project delivery standards and approach, including;

• Creation and maintenance of the project delivery plan and RAID log
• Owning Initiative delivery meetings which consists of a consolidated project view to be with X‑functional senior stakeholders.
• Managing all levels of personnel both internal and external in order to complete tasks.
• Communicating the progress and status of projects to the project sponsor / key stakeholders and other members of the project team.
• Managing project costs (capex and opex), ensuring appropriate governance and control, and adhering to the monthly financial reporting cycle
• Ensuring all project delivery documentation is accurately produced, appropriately stored and maintained throughout the life of the project
• Ensuring the required level of support is in place following project handover, and all support documentation is complete before projects are closed out.
• To identify and make recommendations on resources required to ensure optimised implementation.
• To create and maintain a good working relationship with project sponsors and other senior managers and assist with the initiation and facilitation of solutions based on business need.
• To support and participate in the continual improvement in ways of working across the team and department, ensuring consistent and repeatable delivery (incl. governance)
• Breaking down silos and working in a more agile, X‑functional construct.

Capability, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of delivery of a wide range of projects in both scale and outcome
• Experience working with technical experts and third parties in order to build costed technical roadmaps
• Strong Project financial management, including actuals and forecasting
• Able to lead multi‑functional teams to successfully complete assignments
• Experience of working with different project delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Planned Iterative etc.
• Excellent understanding of change control, configuration processes, as well as risk management techniques

Education and Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 certification
• Knowledge or certification of Scaled Agile
• Additional qualifications not required, but will be evaluated based on relevant and merit

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and ability to engage at all levels of the business
• Quick and flexible learner, with an aptitude for new processes, technologies and procedures
• Excellent negotiator, creative thinker, problem solver, self‑starter
• A commitment to ongoing personal development

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.