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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.

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

Key Duties;

• 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

• 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

What you get in return:

• Competitive basic salary
• Competitive holidays
• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Private health care
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Retail discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a personable and growing business with plenty of opportunities and a great team.

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!