Program Director

Bleckmann; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Exclusive Client Discounts

Social events

Exclusive client discounts

Job summary

A leading supply chain management firm in Lutterworth is seeking a senior project manager to lead complex programs for major global clients. This permanent, full-time role requires proven expertise in program leadership within logistics, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will drive automation, innovation, and oversee the UK Project Management function. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and encourages professional growth within a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme or project leadership within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, or lifestyle sector operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with global clients.
• Strong financial and commercial skills including budgeting and profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with digital transformation or warehouse automation projects.
• PM certifications (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex, high-value programmes and projects.
• Oversee the UK Project Management function.
• Drive automation-led improvements and innovation.
• Drive automation-led improvements and digitalisation across programmes.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers with accountability and performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Automation, IT, Finance and HR for seamless execution.
• Support programme scoping, bids, and client presentations for business development.
• Implement best practices across project lifecycles.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & profitability

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Digital transformation

Project/Programme certificates (MSP/Pg

Education

Project or programme management certification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Automation technologies

Job description

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you’re on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Ready to join us?

This is a permanent, full-time, daytime role working Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary, depending on skills and experience. We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, along with a bonus plus a hybrid working model.

Tasks and responsibilities

Responsible for leading complex, high?value programmes and projects for major global clients, overseeing the UK Project Management function to ensure strategic alignment and consistent value delivery.

Acting as a senior leader within Bleckmann UK, this role connects internal teams, technology partners, and clients while driving innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

Key tasks

• Lead delivery of complex, high?value, multi?site programmes and projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targets
• Oversee the UK Project Management function and ensure operational readiness across all sites
• Act as senior client contact, maintaining strong relationships and driving solution?focused delivery
• Drive automation?led improvements, digitalisation, and innovation across programmesLead and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering accountability and high performance
• Partner with Operations, Automation, Engineering, IT, Finance, and HR to ensure seamless execution
• Support programme scoping, bids, and client presentations for business development
• Implement process improvements and best practices across project lifecycles

Profile

• Proven experience in programme or project leadership within logistics or supply chain
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, or lifestyle sector operations
• Knowledge of automation technologies used in logistics and fulfilment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with global clients
• Strong financial and commercial skills, including budget and profitability management
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with digital transformation or warehouse automation projects
• Project or programme management certification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2)
• Able to travel internationally as required

What do we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts

Additional information

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: [e-mail]