<p><strong>Description</strong><br><br>We are seeking a forward-thinking Transformation Programme Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a standalone role with a big remit: driving strategic change, embedding Key Value Driver (similar to the concept of OKRs), and helping our business execute on its ambitions with clarity and impact.</p><p>If you’re commercially astute, people-focused, and thrive in environments where transformation and agility are the norm — this could be your next big step.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul> <li>Leadthe delivery of transformation projects aligned to key strategicobjectives, with a strong focus on OKRs (Objectives &amp; Key Results) andmeasurable business outcomes.</li> <li>Workclosely with senior leadership to identify, assess, and steeropportunities for operational and strategic improvement across theorganisation.</li> <li>Selectand apply the right project management methodology (Agile, Waterfall,hybrid) based on project needs – with a strong focus on results overprocess.</li> <li>Continuouslyadapt and improve our strategy execution framework as well as support it becomingpart of our Footasylum DNA step by step </li> <li>Supportinitial administrative and coordination tasks, with clear scope to evolvethe role into a more strategic and leadership-driven position astransformation matures.</li> <li>Trackand report progress, ensure visibility of delivery milestones, andmaintain accountability across teams and stakeholders.</li> <li>Balancethe ‘hearts and minds’ approach – inspiring teams and championing thechange – with commercial focus, ensuring projects deliver real, tangiblevalue to the business.</li> <li>Collaboratewith cross-functional teams and enable a performance culture rooted inclarity, purpose, and outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>We’re Looking For Someone Who:</strong></p><ul></ul><ul> <li>Hasdemonstrable experience in project or programme management, ideally in atransformation or change-focused environment.</li> <li>Bringsa consulting background or has worked directly on transformationinitiatives involving OKRs, KVDs (Key Value Drivers), or similarframeworks like any form of agility at scale.</li> <li>Understandsthe rhythm and scale of a business like Footasylum – ideally withexperience in fashion, retail, or a fast-paced consumer-facingenvironment.</li> <li>Isconfident working autonomously in a standalone role, but equallycomfortable influencing senior stakeholders and facilitatingcollaboration.</li> <li>Possessesstrong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills – areal “hearts and minds” leader who connects the dots between strategy andpeople.</li> <li>Isadaptive, hands-on, and comfortable wearing multiple hats as the roleevolves from foundational work to more strategic transformationleadership.</li> <li>Bonuspoints for certifications in PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall or similar frameworks.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Footasylum?</strong></p><ul></ul><ul></ul><p>We are one of the leading omni-channel retailers across the UK, but more than that we are a brilliant place to work. We value you and your development. We have loads of examples of people moving upwards, across to other departments and given training to excel their personal and professional skills. Our aim is to create a fun environment, where your success is paramount to ours and you are given the right tools, support and platform to achieve your goals.</p><p><strong>Diversity</strong></p><p>We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are building services to customers and the wider business. This is great news for our business. Diversity for us is also, importantly, about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds.</p><p><strong><br>Recruitment Process</strong></p><p>We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you.</p><p>We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity for you.</p><p>Please note, this is not a remote role and our expectation is that you will be able to attend our Head Office in a hybrid way, in Manchester.</p>