The Senior Programme Manager (European region) ensures that the project and change team are monitoring project progress, deliverables, quality assurance, and customer success within the global project methodology. The Senior Programme Manager serve as the escalation point of contact to stakeholders throughout a project life-cycle. The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of new business on time and on/under budget.
Client Details
Our client is a Global 3rd party supply chain and logistics provider. They employ over 10,000 dedicated professionals and are constantly striving to improve efficiency and productivity across customers supply chains.
Description
The role of Senior programme manager is a pivotal addition to the Project delivery team supporting new business across europe. Some of these programmes may include new site build, automation and technology implementation.
- Plan and implement logistics projects.
- Mentor the PMO team to implement projects in line with the project governance.
- Implementing best practice in relation to project governance and delivery methodologies.
- Support planning, development, testing and implementation of new business implementations to ensure project success
- Develop collaborative working relationships with customers ensuring excellent two-way communication to achieve shared goals
- Support the Project team to identify/ resolve issues & risks that impact project completion.
- Manage resource planning to support growth.
- Monitor productivity and performance of the logistics distribution and supply chain department.
- Lead and direct cross-functional project teams.
- Develop and control the full project lifecycle.
- Manage project budgets and ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Communicate project status and deliverables to senior management.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Profile
A successful Senior Programme Manager should have:
- Flexibility to travel both UK and across Europe
- A degree in a relevant field such as Business or Logistics.
- Proven experience in managing large scale logistics projects (Typically start up of new distribution centres, onboarding large customers, automation and infrastructure changes)
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams.
- Leadership expertise in a large PMO
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong depth of knowledge of the across the logistics distribution and supply chain industry.
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Job Offer
- A very attractive salary plus a bonus and healthcare.
- A chance to work in a thriving and professional environment with numerous sites across the UK and europe.
- All expenses covered while travelling/ staying abroad