Project and Change Manager

Location: Maidenhead, UK

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI’s powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE®, RYOBI®, AEG® - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality.
 
The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$15.2 billion and around 50,000 employees in 2026. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.

As part of the Technology & Business Process team, you will act as the project manager (m/f/d) leading cross-functional, often strategic projects across EMEA. You will manage internal and external project team members across all parts of TTI EMEA – technical teams, business analysts (m/f/d), key users (m/f/d) and business stakeholders (m/f/d).

You will work as a ‘hands-on’ project manager (m/f/d) in a variety of business projects and initiatives across EMEA.

Responsibilities:

• Scoping and initiating project activities: facilitating objective settings and ensure the scope is clearly delineating 
• Strategic Planning: Create comprehensive project roadmaps that align with business goals
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure projects remain on track
• Budgeting and Financial Acumen: Ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints while maximizing ROI
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
• Agile Methodologies: Adjust to evolving project needs and deliver iterative improvements quickly
• Project Management of cross-functional/strategic projects in EMEA, specifically:
  • Support BPOs (m/f/d) and other senior executives (m/f/d) in the initiation of project ideas and project briefs with an understanding of the strategic drivers of a project and support the feasibility review of a project concept
  • Plan a project, this includes setting goals and objectives, defining roles and responsibilities of project team members and producing schedules and timelines for the project
  • Manage a project, i.e., coordinate the project teams (internal and external) and ensure that the project is kept on track and on budget
  • Identify and evaluate project issues and risks and escalate to project sponsors (m/f/d) and/or the steering committee in a timely manner
  • Report on the regularly the project status to the project teams, the project sponsor (m/f/d) and/or the steering committee
  • Facilitate project workshops and meetings
  • Ensure the proper handover of the project to operations and close the project
  • Ensure the maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, e.g., project brief, project plan, progress reports, issue and action tracker and cutover plans
  • Ensure that the EMEA Project Management guidelines are followed
• Promote good project management practice and enhance the organization’s project management capability across the EMEA organization, specifically:
  • Develop project management guidelines and templates for the EMEA organization
  • Develop and carry out regular project management training
  • Provide ad hoc advice to stakeholders (m/f/d) and support for their local projects
  • Ensure that these stakeholders (m/f/d) understand the EMEA project management guidance and methodologies

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in project management regarding IT systems and business application and/or business process implementation; project experience overall
• Experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Experience in ERP implementation is a must
• Solid technical background, with a detailed understanding of software development and web technologies
• Solid knowledge of project management tools a must; experience with Jira and Smartsheet is an advantage
• Competence to communicate (orally and in writing) clearly and effectively with both IT and business stakeholders (m/f/d), with proven experience in acting as the “bridge” between the two parties
• Ability to develop strong relationships to liaise effectively with stakeholders (m/f/d) and project members
• Experience as business analyst (m/f/d) prior to becoming a project manager (m/f/d) a bonus
• Project certification a bonus (e.g., Prince2 or PMP)
• Experience and knowledge in implementation of enterprise applications such as SAP, Workday, Salesforce or Microsoft 365 product suite a bonus

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At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something exciting!

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