BPR Project Manager

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Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled Project Manager based in Lutterworth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects and proven experience in the logistics or manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include leading major projects, collaborating with senior management, and ensuring project success. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including 33 days of holiday and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects within budget.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with management to define project scope and objectives.
• Monitor project budgets and report on variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Formal training in project management methodologies

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Advert

BPR Project Manager

Magna Park, Lutterworth

£65,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing
support, and flexible benefits scheme



About the Job



We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to take overall direction, coordination, implementation,
execution, control, and completion of business-driven projects. In this pivotal role, you will ensure strict consistency with our
PDS methodology, providing professional project management services essential for the successful delivery of a diverse range of
small to major projects and programs.



Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development program.



As a Project Manager you are expected to lead major projects/programmes, delivering significant business and IT change critical to
customer service, business development or requiring investment from Unipart to support an agreed business case.



As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

* Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, functional specifications, and create detailed project plans
* Determine and effectively allocate resources (time, money, equipment) required for project completion
* Develop, review, and revise project schedules with stakeholders and affected staff
* Define clear project objectives and the criteria for evaluating project success upon delivery
* Consult with appropriate managers, to recruit, interview, and select project team members with the necessary skills
* Manage and implement projects according to established policies, practices, and the PDS approach, utilising selected tools and
systems
* Establish and maintain project folders to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secured
* Monitor daily project progress, making necessary adjustments to ensure successful project completion
* Promptly respond to project risks and audits that impact time, cost, or quality, escalating exceptions when necessary
* Monitor project budgets, projections, and actuals, reporting variances to senior management and ensuring all financial records
are up-to-date and reported weekly





About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
role!



* Experience in a logistics, manufacturing, supply chain industry an advantage
* Proven experience in project management, successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with senior management, stakeholders, and
team members
* Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
* Proficiency in project management software and tools
* Solid understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance reporting
* Experience in stakeholder management and communication planning
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
* Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) is a significant advantage



Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of
opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the
grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or
civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected
characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment
which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of
yourself and do your best work every day.