Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-tech logistics is seeking a Project Manager to lead impactful projects in Ashford. This role offers the opportunity to deliver significant business improvements while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Benefit from 28 days holiday, a company pension, and private dental healthcare.

Benefits

28 days holiday rising to 33

Company Pension

Private dental healthcare

Perkbox membership

Qualifications

• Experience in project management environment desirable.
• Knowledge of change management tools is an advantage.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and implementation of new business.
• Coordinate project activities across business areas.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and drive success.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & Safety awareness

Logistics understanding

Education

Prince2

PMP

DSDM

Tools

SQL

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Role: Project Manager

Location: Ashford, TW15

Hours: Monday – Friday

Salary: £36,000

Ready to take the lead on high-impact projects that shape the future of High-Tech logistics?

This isn’t just another project management role—it’s an opportunity to drive change, take ownership, and work on cutting-edge initiatives that truly matter. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge with global reach, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday a year including bank holiday – rising to a maximum of 33 for time served
• Company Pension (after qualifying period)
• Private dental healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Perkbox membership

What will you be doing in the project manager role?

• Lead the onboarding and implementation of new business and new modalities.
• Act as the central point of contact throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from initiation to completion.
• Oversee and coordinate all project activities across key business areas, including but not limited to operations, finance, IT, transport, and warehousing.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing key decisions and driving business success.
• Identify, sponsor, and implement business improvements and cost-saving measures, playing a pivotal role in shaping future business strategy.
• This list is not exhaustive – please contact recruiter for more information!

What we would like from you:

• Experience of working within a project management environment desirable (Prince2, PMP, DSDM)
• Change management experience with knowledge of tools i.e. SQL or Power BI an advantage
• Advanced level MS office applications – Excel, Word, PPT, Visio
• Awareness of Health & Safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of Warehouse & Transport Logistics would be an advantage

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