We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is
For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Job title: Head of Business Transformation PMO
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Permanent
Who Are We
PZ Cussons is a FTSE250 listed consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ around 2,600 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy, and captured by our purpose: For everyone, for life, for good.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.
The Role
The Head of transformation PMO is a pivotal role within the Business Transformation function, responsible for overseeing the governance, strategic alignment, and delivery of transformation projects across the global organisation. This role ensures that all projects within the portfolio are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the intended business objectives, driving significant change and improvement.
Accountabilities
- Establish and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality in project delivery.
- Develop and implement the PMO's strategic vision, aligning it with the overall business transformation goals.
- Manage portfolio plans, strategic alignment, resource allocation, risk management, and inter-project dependencies.
- Implement robust governance frameworks to approve funding, changes and monitor project performance, risks, and issues.
- Develop and maintain a resource management plan that aligns with project priorities and business needs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimise impact on project delivery.
- Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges and ensure project continuity.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO, regularly reviewing processes and outcomes to identify areas for enhancement.
- Ensure post-delivery benefits tracking to maintain sponsor accountability and measure the realisation of business value
Skills
Key Skills & Qualifications :
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, JIRA).
Qualifications
- PMP or other relevant professional qualification
Equal Opportunities
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!