Transformation Project Manager- 8 Month FTC

About us

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving.

As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Halfords Group Transformation and Change team on an 8-month fixed term contract. The role will be pivotal to support an exciting programme of work that will deliver a group wide transformation. You will work with teams across the business to help develop and delivery change programmes and projects that will contribute to Halfords delivering its strategic goals.

The Project Manager will also be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, from its development to implementation. They must ensure the program is completed to a consistently high standard within budget, that objectives are met on time and that all key stakeholders are kept informed where relevant. Reactively monitor and report status against plan across these projects and will also be responsible for proactively managing risks and dependencies across all associated activities to prevent issues occurring.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, plan and deliver cross‑functional change projects across areas such as operations, finance, property and people
• Manage the full programme of work, producing core project deliverables including dashboards, documentation, action logs and budget tracking
• Own project governance, reporting cycles, financial controls, change control and resourcing processes
• Maintain the project plan, milestones and benefit realisation tracking, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget
• Proactively identify, manage and escalate risks, issues, dependencies and potential slippage across the programme
• Provide clear, timely communication to sponsors, stakeholders and project teams, including chairing project status meetings
• Collaborate with Technology Architecture, Finance and Transformation teams to balance timelines, budgets and value delivery
• Drive project closure activities, including lessons learned, closure reporting and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

About you

• Established experience in Project Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong background in risk, issue and dependency management
• A proactive self-starter able to work confidently across multiple functions
• Skilled in problem solving and comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Experienced in working with senior stakeholders, including regular interaction with C‑Suite leaders on high‑priority projects
• Able to perform under pressure and deliver to challenging deadlines
• Experience in the retail sector is highly desirable

Reward & benefits

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations
• We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 2 days a week with an optional 3 days working from home.
• You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch.