ERP Programme Manager / Head of Product

Are you an experienced ERP Programme Manager / Head of Product with a background in Retail, do you have experience of working with Finance and or HR systems? Are you looking for a role where it's not just about the opportunity to develop, but one where you’ll also be valued, rewarded and supported? One where your work will also have a real impact? We help people build things. Make things better. How good would it be to know that you’re part of that?

In this Head of Product role, you will report into the Director of Tech Delivery and be part of the Tech Delivery team within our newly restructured, product-led environment. At Wickes, the primary responsibility of a Head of Product is to lead the Tech Product Families and Tech Product Delivery Managers to facilitate the building & ongoing development and optimisation of products and may also facilitate the execution of programmes and projects in collaboration with the Senior Business Owner, multiple product owners, project partners/suppliers, and other stakeholders. The Head of Product will assume overall domain expertise for their respective product family, for this role it is to Lead ERP for Finance and HR

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We offer flexible hybrid working, with two - three days a week in our Head Office of Watford. With ambitious plans, time together will create a winning culture. Time in the business will unlock opportunities for impact. Time at home gives you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. It’s the best of both worlds reall

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The Ro

• le:Work with the Senior Business Owner, Product Owner and Product Delivery Manager to review and approve the Product Roadmap, ensuring it is realistic and achievab
• le.Develop a clear understanding of, and contribute to, the overarching technology strategy in order to drive the tech roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overall Wickes business n
• eedWork with the Product Delivery Manager and Product Owner to put in place clear communication plans to provide clear updates on progress and issues across the Product Fami
• ly.Represent technical requirements within the broader business strategy, influencing business plans to accommodate the technology needs of the busine
• ss.Establish clear relationships with Wickes preferred strategic vendors. Building strategic partnerships to influence vendor roadma
• ps.Collaboration is key with our engineering teams to ensure timely product delivery and resolve any issues during the development process, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improveme
• nt.You will work with senior stakeholders and third parties to coordinate the delivery of innovative and effective technological solutio

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Does this sound like

• you?As an experienced IT Programme Manager / Head of Product, you will be delivering in a Retail environment or similar faced-packed customer focused organisat
• ion.You’ll require strong leadership and stakeholder engagement at all levels, good knowledge of ERP systems and a track record of managing R
• FPs.You'll have good judgement, a sense of urgency and will have demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integr
• ity.The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking abilities, possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, exhibit self-motivation, and maintain a high sense of urgency and professional integr
• ity.You’ll have great interpersonal skills, demonstrating a capacity to cultivate and maintain robust professional relationships across all levels, as well as exhibiting strong persuasive and influencing ski

lls.
What's in it for

you?Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to joi

n us.We’re a team. And teams work best together when they know and respect one another. Listen and learn from one another. So we offer a hybrid working model. Giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for

you.We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that incl

• udes:Competitive package including an annual bonus and car allo
• wance25 Days holiday plus bank hol
• idaysContributory Pension and Life Assu
• ranceFlexible Hybrid working (2-3 days in Wat
• ford)Save-as-you-earn s
• chemeColleague dis
• countDiscount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work s

chemeOur widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause, and fertility sup

port.
Abou

t Us: We are a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, we now generate revenue in excess of £1.5Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colle

agues.
We care for our people – and we look out for one another. Everyone has a voice. We’re ambitious, but we’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth with it. Anyone can build on their talent and expect our support to

get on.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via th

is form.

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