<div class="box fr-view" id="jobmain"><!-- Introduction --><div><h3>Job Introduction</h3><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering strategic change at scale?</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">At <strong style="font-weight:700;">cardfactory</strong>, we’re looking for a results-driven professional to join our <strong style="font-weight:700;">Transformation Team</strong>, where you’ll lead complex, enterprise-wide programmes that shape the future of our business. From managing full project lifecycles—including planning, vendor engagement, budgeting, and risk management—to driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning technology with business goals, this role is central to our transformation journey.</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in project and programme management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives. They will demonstrate exceptional leadership, diplomacy, and the ability to influence and lead across all levels of business and technology teams.</p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;padding:5px 0px;">We operate smart working principles at cardfactory, combining some days working from our support centre in Wakefield (min 2 days a week) with days working from home.</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>Role Responsibility</h3><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Apply deep knowledge of project and programme management principles to help shape and mature delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices across the organisation.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Provide clear, consistent reporting on milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables to senior leadership.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Understand and manage interdependencies between technology, operations, and business functions.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure solutions align with business goals and industry best practices through strong functional understanding.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and procurement processes, including defining Statements of Work and service specifications.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Support conflict resolution, negotiations, and vendor-related disputes when required.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Monitor and control project outcomes, resolving issues and managing critical path activities.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Define and communicate success criteria throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Stay current with emerging technologies and delivery methods through ongoing professional development.</li></ul></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Extensive experience with SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A creative and analytical problem-solver, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through collaboration and innovation.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation—with a confident, engaging style.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Highly self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Skilled in applying continuous improvement practices and benchmarking to enhance delivery performance.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A track record of successfully delivering complex programmes on time and within budget.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse project teams, both internal and external, with accountability for performance.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Direct experience delivering at least three large-scale programmes (e.g. SAP, HR systems, network transformation).</li></ul></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>About the Company</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true&nbsp;Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our&nbsp;colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of&nbsp;our&nbsp;exciting&nbsp;journey. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Benefits</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Save As You Earn scheme</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Wellbeing Support&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Financial Education Tools</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Salary Advance</li></ul></li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Seasonal incentive schemes</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to blended learning and development content</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounted mobile phone contracts</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing</li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><iframe height="100%" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kyRjr40aYYE?showinfo=0&amp;controls=0&amp;rel=0" width="100%"></iframe></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">No agencies, please.</p></div><!-- Hiring Organisation --><div><p>Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://careers.cfjobs.co.uk/members/?j=27926&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply applybottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></div>