IT Project Manager

Oxalis Logistics UK; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of key IT projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and budget requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering IT projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Growth opportunities are available in a company valuing innovation and agility.

Benefits

Company Car or car allowance

Life Insurance (2 × Salary)

Pension (4% EE / 6% ER)

33 days holiday increasing with service

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Salary reviews

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work

BP Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Proven record of successfully delivering IT projects.
• Ability to effectively manage issues, risks and blockers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, managing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of key business initiatives, ensuring delivery to time and quality.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and resources to drive effective change.
• Build strong relationships and maintain clear communication across all organisational levels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, AgilePM)

Job description

At Oxalis Logistics, we don't just move goods we move industries forward. Trusted by some of the largest blue‑chip companies in the world, we deliver safe, seamless, and innovative solutions across the UK and Europe. With over 2,700 colleagues and 1,900+ vehicles across 90+ locations, our people are the driving force behind our success.

We're proud to foster a culture built on Innovation, Responsibility, Agility and Respect, values that guide everything we do.

Total Reward Package

Up to £54,500 including car / car allowance + Competitive benefits.

Benefits

• Company Car or car allowance of £4,500 per annum
• Life Insurance (2 × Salary)
• Pension (4% EE / 6% ER)
• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Gym discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Salary reviews
• Career development opportunities
• Cycle to work
• BP Fuel Card

Role Summary

The Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of key projects, ensuring they meet time, quality and budget requirements. Working under the guidance of the IT Programme Manager, this role covers end‑to‑end scoping and delivery of business initiatives, engaging with internal teams, external partners and third‑party suppliers. The position involves occasional travel to Oxalis sites, including limited international trips. As part of the IT Programme Office, you will also help refine project management frameworks and improve ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of key business initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, budget, scope and quality.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and resources to drive effective change.
• Build strong relationships and maintain clear communication across all organisational levels.
• Identify, track and manage risks, issues, assumptions and cross‑project dependencies.
• Monitor agreed KPIs and KRIs, providing accurate status reporting.
• Manage deliverables and contracts of external suppliers to ensure compliance and service quality.
• Act as the primary contact, removing blockers, resolving conflicts and ensuring smooth handover.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven record of successfully delivering IT projects
• Ability to effectively manage issues, risks and blockers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, managing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities effectively
• Strong vendor and third‑party management skills
• Able to make, justify and own decisions

Desirable

• Professional qualifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, AgilePM)
• Experience in logistics, transport or industrial sectors
• Experience in change management or process improvement
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations, including remote and international teams

At Oxalis, your growth fuels our progress. With meaningful development opportunities and a culture that values contribution, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the logistics industry.