IT Project Manager

Job title:

IT Project Manager

Company

Culina Group

Job description

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired!Job DescriptionAs IT Project Manager you will be working as part of a newly established IT PMO, the IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, execution and successful delivery of IT lead projects or sub-projects out by the wider Culina Group, in which an IT 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.Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00 (Hybrid working)This role could be based from one of our Midlands sites with travel between sites are needed. (Rugby, Lutterworth, Corby, Banbury or Milton Keynes.)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

• Logistics experience would be an advantage but not essential.
• 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 InformationAs 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.Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays
• 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 of 5% employee and 8% employer
• 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

Expected salary

Location

Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 06:35:27 GMT

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