IT Project Manager - #721213

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Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Milton Keynes, England
Contract type: Full time
Company Description

We are a market leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co-packing and bonded divisions. Working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

With over 20 million square feet of warehousing spread across 100+ depots, we employ in excess of 22,000 people to ensure that our 2.2 million deliveries reach the correct location. Our extensive network enables us to provide a comprehensive supply chain management service covering the whole of the UK and Ireland.

Job Description

As IT Project Manager you will be working as part of a newly established IT PMO, the I.T Project Manager is responsible for planning, execution and successful delivery of I.T lead projects or sub-projects out by the wider Culina Group, in which an I.T stream is required. PM shall lead projects, plan resources and govern those projects according to strict deadlines and within set and agreed budget, while adhering to the relevant PMO framework.

Previous experience of working on similar projects with Logistics and Supply chain will be neccissary.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

This role will be based from our Lutterworth site with travel to other sites required.

Key Duties of IT Project Manager;

Facilitate the definition of the project scope, requirements and deliverables using Culina standard documentation

Define project tasks and resource requirements using Culina standard documentation

Manage the project budget in line with business expectations and budgetary commitments

Assemble and lead a projects team

Develop, control and communicate the project plan, timeline and milestones

Track and report project deliverables to the project team and stakeholders

Identify and manage inter-project dependencies and critical path

Manage Risk, Issues and Changes on an ongoing basis - Highlighting appropriate risks to the PMO

Delivers progress reports, proposals and presentations as required by the PMO Framework

Ensure that any deliverables requiring support in steady state are handed over to the relevant teams

Ensure that Legal and Procurement processes are followed

Close the project, ensuring lessons learned are documented

Follow applicable policies, framework, standards and guidelines that have been identified for the particular project

Produce reports for key stakeholders as required by the PMO Framework

Responsible for acquiring resources (internal and nominated 3rd party, if required) and coordinating the effort of the team members in order to deliver projects according to plan and budget

Assemble and co-ordinate project team (Business, IT and External)

Negotiate with resource owners and as required, ensure that project targets are provided for project resource

Identify Roles and Responsibilities for the project team;

Where 3rd party contract negotiations are required, the Project Manager will work with the relevant procurement team to ensure that procedures are followed

Identify and agree participation of Project Sponsor and where required establish project steering groups

Identify and liaise with Key Stakeholders to provide applicable governance for the project

Regularly monitor and report progress to all stakeholders and the steering group

Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project

Quickly gain confidence of the business and colleagues through good communication and influencing skills – acting as an advocate for the Project Management team

Support and promote a culture which is genuinely inclusive and respectful

Foster collaboration through clear and inclusive communication

Lead projects with integrity – act proactively & decisively when taking the lead on tough

Qualifications

To Apply for the role of IT Project Manager, you will posses the below skills, experience and qualifications:

Degree or relevant solid project management experience

Business and/or computing related apprenticeship/degree

Proven experience in project, people management, project planning, requirements management, change management, supplier management, risk & issue management

Proven experience in sponsor and stakeholder management

Ability to 'think out the box' and when under pressure

Experience in reviewing strategy, understanding, and applying to project based work

Excellent communicator

Knowledge of IT applications

Experience in the successful implementation of complex projects

Ideally previous experience in Warehousing, Logistics, FMCG

Willingness to travel as and where needed

Maybe required to work outside of normal business hours

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave

Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa

Car Allowance

Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution.

Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary

Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year

Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses

Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
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