About Planet
Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.
We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.
Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.
Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced dedicated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of internal and external projects across various business functions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards. Your ability to coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, and resolve challenges will be key to driving successful outcomes.
What You Will Do:
1. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
2. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
3. Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of project goals.
5. Monitor progress and performance against key milestones, adjusting plans as necessary.
6. Facilitate regular status meetings, communicate project updates, and provide reports to stakeholders and leadership.
7. Identify potential issues or roadblocks early and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
8. Ensure project outcomes meet or exceed quality expectations.
9. Lead post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned to improve future performance.
Who You Are:
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident and professional demeanor.
11. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
12. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
13. Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.
14. Experience in project management methodologies.
15. A background in the hospitality industry or experience working with hospitality systems is a plus.
16. Strong understanding of project planning tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar).
17. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
18. Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is a plus.
Why Planet:
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.