Lead Project Manager

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Northampton seeks a Lead Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver large-scale projects, coach project managers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in logistics or regulated sectors and strong leadership skills. Salary ranges from £70,000 to £75,000 with comprehensive benefits including a company car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects in regulated sectors.
• Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Formal qualifications in project and change management are desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex projects and transformational programmes.
• Scope, plan, and deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Coach and mentor project managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define deliverables.
• Use project management tools to track progress.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Education

Prince2, MSP, ADKAR or ACT qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

Are you energised by complex, high-impact projects? Can you bring clarity to ambiguous situations and drive transformation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment? If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to join our Central Project Management team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-profile role supporting major integration and transformation programmes, offering you the chance to be part of a high-performing team at the forefront of GXO’s transformation journey. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, lead innovation, and make a lasting impact.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £70,000 - £75,000, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead large-scale, complex projects and transformational programmes across GXO and its customers
• Scope, plan, and deliver multiple concurrent projects, managing risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Coach and mentor project managers and workstream leads, supporting their development and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define deliverables, create project charters, and ensure successful execution
• Use tools such as MS Project, Microsoft 365 applications and power platform (Power BI, and Power Automate) to track progress, report outcomes, and drive continuous improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects in logistics, defence, healthcare, or other regulated sectors
• Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability – able to lead through ambiguity and influence diverse teams
• Formal qualifications in project and change management (Prince2, MSP, ADKAR or ACT) is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite and project tools, with a keen interest in emerging technologies
• Willingness to travel and manage your own workload with flexibility and autonomy

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. #LI-CM1

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO\'s candidate privacy statement here.