Technology Project Manager

Sysco GB; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain sector is seeking a Technology Project Manager for a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role involves leading and executing projects, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring project delivery within budget and timelines. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in technology projects, particularly in supply chain domains, and proficiency with project management tools. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a cash car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Cash car allowance

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering complex technology projects.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage project delivery according to requirements and scope.
• Define and manage effective communication plans.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

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Company Description

Job Description

Sysco, whose operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, KFF, and Medina, is recruiting for a Technology Project Manager to join the Technology team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Supply Chain Portfolio Manager, the Technology Project Manager will lead, plan, and execute projects within the supply chain functional area. Responsibilities include gathering requirements from business stakeholders, planning, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The role involves managing project scope, communication plans, budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring alignment with governance standards. You will also manage stakeholder engagement, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints, and facilitate the integration of changes into BAU operations and BT services.

This is a home-based role within the UK, with occasional travel across the GB and European Supply Chain network to support workshops and meetings.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and manage project delivery according to requirements and scope.
• Define and manage effective communication plans.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Create and control project budgets.
• Manage resources and timelines effectively.
• Implement changes into business operations and technology services.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalate as needed.
• Engage and manage project stakeholders.

About you:

You should have extensive experience in delivering complex technology projects in fast-paced environments, preferably within supply chain domains such as Planning, Forecasting, Demand, Vendor Portals, or FMCG/retail sectors. Experience with deploying technologies across multiple facilities, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, managing testing, and overseeing cutover planning is essential. You should also have strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels, and proficiency with project management tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, cash car allowance, enrollment in the Sysco pension scheme, private healthcare, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Sysco International, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value your potential and are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can belong and thrive. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our resourcing team for support.