Programme Manager

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Travis Perkins Plc
A leading supplier of building materials and home improvement products.
Support BI Director & board in delivering and reporting on key projects
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building materials supply
Timber supply
Plumbing & heating services
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Landscaping materials supply
Tool hire
Sector Specialisms
Building Materials
Interior Design Materials
Ceramic Tiles
Plumbing
Heating Equipment
Power Tools
Kitchen Products
Joinery Products
Role
What you would be doing
governance framework
project reporting
process improvement
modernisation projects
kpi tracking
subject expertise
  • Established governance in place for all key projects
  • Producing project updates for the business to support the delivery and the reporting of progress to CCF & Keyline SLT/board.
  • Identify areas of improvement opportunity for colleagues, customers and suppliers by collaborating with appropriate stakeholders. Displays creativity in terms of your approach to thinking about and identifying how we continually improve our business.
  • Aligned to the CCF and Keyline strategies, works cross-functionally with teams/boards across the BUs to identify key modernisation projects for both businesses, attending any relevant boards to support key initiatives, assisting with KPIs and providing insight to the SLT via a programme review or similar.
  • With support from the wider BI team, provide subject matter expertise on behalf of CCF and Keyline as and when required to a range of Group lead projects, e.g. APEX, Sales Hub, etc
What you bring
six sigma
green belt
communication
risk mitigation
on‑time
budget
  • Defined and approved comms approach for all key projects
  • Lean 6 Sigma (green belt) (Preferred)
  • This should be done with a view to effectively communicating the BU's requirements, understanding complexity, mitigating risks, learning and sharing best practice within the BUs and across the Group.
  • Demonstrable on time, to scope, to budget, and project delivery
Benefits
  • Competitive bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Buy-as-you-earn scheme
  • Save-as-you-earn scheme
  • Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
  • Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
  • Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
  • Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
  • Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
  • Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
  • Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
  • Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t COâ‚‚
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial COâ‚‚ savings in 2023.
  • Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t COâ‚‚/year)
  • Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
  • 11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
  • Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
  • Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
  • Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%
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