Transformation Project Manager (2020)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have significant Project Management experience in a complex Organizational context?  

Have you delivered significant digital transformation projects?

Then we would like to hear from you!

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for a Project Manager to plan and deliver a suite of projects to achieve an ambitious programme of change including Retail Transformation, Digital Transformation and significant business change.

Please note: this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the end date.

What we are looking for:

Our next Project Manager will require experience and knowledge of delivering a suite of overlapping projects within a complex organizational context.  Knowledge of tools and techniques of project management (including planning, dependency mapping, risk management and reporting).  An ability to juggle different priorities and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure.  Experience of working with a diverse set of stakeholders to achieve consensus.  Experience of delivering e-commerce projects is desirable. 

Our offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a significant contribution to an ambitious transformative Programme of work.  You will work with a group of passionate people, including specialists in Retail, Digital, Supporter Engagement and delivery of Oxfam’s mission. 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.