Head of Project Management Job Details | 2019

Bertelsmann; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain excellence is seeking a Head of Project Management to oversee complex projects, drive cost savings, and lead a high-performing team. This role involves strategic project execution and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Vast experience in senior project management roles.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers.
• Lead and manage the project portfolio within the Supply Chain function.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Agile

Lean

Waterfall

Job description

Salary: £70,000

Location: Hams Hall, Coleshill

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00 40 hours

At Arvato, we are redefining supply chain excellence. As the Head of Project Management for our Supply Chain function, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering complex, high-impact projects that improve performance, drive cost savings and support our growth ambitions. You will lead a team of project professionals and work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless project execution from conception to completion.

Your Tasks

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers
• Lead and manage the project portfolio within the Supply Chain function, including logistics, procurement, planning, and operations initiatives
• Develop project strategies, frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency and excellence in delivery
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, IT, finance, and commercial teams to align project goals with business objectives
• Identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement
• Champion best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Your Profile

• Vast experience in senior project management roles, ideally within a complex supply chain or logistics environment
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale change initiatives
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems, processes, and performance metrics
• Expertise in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Treats
• Free car parking