Heat Merchants Group, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers in heating, plumbing, and bathroom solutions, is on the lookout for a dynamic Project Manager to join their team at the Business Support Office in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. With 42 outlets across the country, including 30 Heat Merchants branches and 12 Tubs & Tiles showrooms, the company continues to grow, delivering top-tier products and services nationwide.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Project Manager to join their team at their Business Support Office in Athlone, Co Westmeath.  As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in managing and driving projects that support the expansion and success of this thriving business.

 

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration
• Bonus Scheme (Performance related)
• Monday to Friday role
• Employer Contribution to pension scheme
• Company sick pay benefit scheme
• 21 days annual leave increasing to 25 days with length of service
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Wellness initiatives
• Life cover
• Store discount
• Further education support
• Career progression

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To assist in managing and reporting on key projects which form a part of the Heat Merchants Group overall strategy to ensure on-time delivery of agreed targets.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in project planning, scheduling and coordination, including:
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather project requirements
• Support the Senior Project Manager in developing the project plans and timelines
• Monitor the progress of projects and identifying potential risks.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Support the preparation of status reports and presentations for project updates.
• Provide reports on KPIs and other indicators for project success
• Provide support for Business Intelligence reporting where appropriate
• Support the implementation of project management best practices
• Assist in defining company processes to support GDPR function
• Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by management that are within your capability to perform.

Please note that the above list is not intended to capture every detail of your role but the main areas of responsibility. This is a new role in the business so the above responsibilities will be reviewed and adapted to suit the needs of our online business as and when necessary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 1-2 years of recent, relevant experience in Project Management
• Qualification in Project Management or relevant related discipline. Level 8 degree qualification would also be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage with and motivate others to achieve results
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Possess or demonstrate the capacity to quickly develop to high-level key competencies, including:

• Competence in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Generation of reports and supporting documentation
• Risk analysis and process improvement, including process mapping

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter clearly outlining how they meet the requirements of the role through this website.

As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to let you know that the application period for this role has been extended until the new year. Whilst we will still review your application, please note that this may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

 

Company Values:

All our people are encouraged to live and breathe our core values, which means taking care of and being responsible for the safety, health and wellbeing of their colleagues and working together to provide exceptional service to our customers. It also means being part of a culture in which we nurture potential so that of others can be fully reached. We achieve this by always treating everyone with fairness and respect whilst working to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Heat Merchants Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.