Lead IT Programme Manager, Warehousing & Logistics

Great Bear; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme (5% employee, 8% – as

Life Assurance

Wellness / EAP

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Employee discounts

Job summary

Culina Group, a leading UK logistics provider, seeks an IT Programme Manager to lead complex, multi-site IT programmes focused on warehousing and logistics technologies across the Ambient division. You will ensure programmes are prioritised, governed, delivered on time, and aligned to business objectives.

You will mentor project managers, manage budgets, and maintain strong communication with senior leadership while driving continuous improvement and strategic supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale IT programmes within logistics, supply chain, or warehousing environments.
• Senior leadership experience mentoring Project Managers and developing delivery capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at C-suite level.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps) and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise, plan, and deliver major IT programmes across warehousing and logistics.
• Operate within PMO governance framework including PID creation, RAID management, reporting, and gate reviews.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams with direction, coaching, and escalation support.
• Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts and financial performance.
• Maintain communication with senior leadership (CXO/MD/Director level).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Report progress and status to the Senior Management Team through structured updates.
• Oversee supplier engagement and foster strategic partner relationships.
• Ensure change management and operational readiness activities are embedded into programme delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement to deliver real business value.

Skills

IT programme delivery

Logistics IT

Stakeholder management

Leadership

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

C-suite communication

Budget management

Risk management

Multi-site coordination

PMO governance

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Planview

Clarizen

Jira

DevOps

Agile Testing

Job description

Culina Group, a leading UK logistics provider, seeks an IT Programme Manager to lead complex, multi-site IT programmes focused on warehousing and logistics technologies across the Ambient division. You will ensure programmes are prioritised, governed, delivered on time, and aligned to business objectives.

You will mentor project managers, manage budgets, and maintain strong communication with senior leadership while driving continuous improvement and strategic supplier relationships.