Head of Project Management

Arvato Bertlesmann; Water Orton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain excellence is seeking a Head of Project Management to oversee complex projects. The role involves leading a team, developing strategies, and ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management within logistics or supply chain environments, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary

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.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles.
• Identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Agile

Lean

Waterfall

Job description

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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

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