Project Manager

Espire; Coton Farm; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Health cashback

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Job summary

Espire is seeking a Project Manager to support ERP and Warehouse Management System implementations across sites. You will handle project planning, governance, testing, training, cutover activities, and PMO initiatives, with travel across all sites.

The role requires at least 3 years of project management experience, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Office 365. Prince2 certification is preferred. Site location: Tamworth, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven 3+ years of project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Experience creating detailed project documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365.
• Ability to independently manage multiple project phases.
• Driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of security and data privacy principles.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects to meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Produce and maintain project documents including business cases, plans, status reports, and minutes.
• Coordinate with project teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Track resources, costs, and KPIs with accurate reporting.
• Support risk, issue, and change management processes.
• Contribute to PMO standards and best practices across sites.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced business environment.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Task management

Documentation

MS Office 365

Security & data privacy

Learning agility

Driving Licence

Education

Prince 2 Certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will support key ERP and Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation programmes, including project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, testing, training, cutover activities, and delivery. You will also contribute to a wide range of PMO-led initiatives spanning functions such as IT, operations, supply chain, logistics, customer service, finance, HR, sales, and business transformation. Travel will be required across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects to ensure objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including business cases, project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with project teams, stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Track project resources, costs, and key performance metrics, providing accurate reporting and updates.
• Support risk, issue, and change management processes, escalating matters appropriately when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO standards, processes, and best practices
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously within a fast-paced business environment

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in project management (minimum of 3 years)
• Strong organisational and project-planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to independently manage tasks and small project phases.
• Experience creating detailed project documentation (project plans, business cases, reports, etc.).
• Proficiency with project management software
• Excellent telephone manner and client facing experience
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office 365.
• Quick learner who can learn new technologies.
• Driving Licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A basic understanding of security and data privacy principles

Desirable:

• Experience in ERP or WMS platforms
• Prior experience working in multi-site or cross-functional project teams

Education & Qualification

• Prince 2 Certification

• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
• Health Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking

Site Location: Scolmore House, Tamworth, B79 7UL