Project Manager

Ocado Logistics; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee innovative projects impacting operations and customer satisfaction. You will lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. This role offers flexible work, private medical cover, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible Work

Private Medical Cover

Financial Protection

Pension Plan

Generous Leave

Share Schemes

Shopping Perks

Financial Aid

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, retail, or 3PL business.
• Track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Craft detailed plans, timelines, and budgets for projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams.
• Identify potential risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Take ownership of project budgets and track expenses.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Logistics experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Job description

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Job Description

Unlock Your Potential as a Project Manager at Ocado Logistics!

Permanent, full-time. Hybrid - 2x days a week onsite in Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Ocado Logistics is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead innovative, high-impact projects that will shape the future of Ocado Logistics. If you have a passion for driving transformation, optimising systems, and collaborating across diverse teams, this is the role for you!

As a Project Manager at Ocado, you will be at the helm of a variety of cutting-edge projects-ranging from MHE and warehouse optimisation to system and process transformation. You will be leading projects that directly impact our operations and customer satisfaction, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll have exposure to the strategic requirements of the business, ensuring your work contributes directly to core goals and business success!

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic Project Planning: Craft detailed plans, timelines, and budgets to achieve logistics goals, while ensuring resource availability for smooth project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. Act as the driving force behind communication, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment across all parties involved.
• Risk Management: Stay ahead of potential risks by proactively identifying them, creating mitigation strategies, and resolving issues quickly to keep projects on track.
• Budget & Cost Control: Take full ownership of project budgets, ensuring cost control and resource optimisation, while tracking and analysing project expenses.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: develop and maintain best in class project documentation and reporting to ensure you have continual sight of performance and drive progress in line with project objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Experience: Experience in logistics, supply chain, retail, or 3PL business, with a track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and align cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Problem Solver: A strategic thinker with outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent Communicator: Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where your work will make a tangible difference to our operations, apply now and become a key driver of Ocado Logistics' success.

What we offer you

Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions. Your well-being is at the core of our Offerings:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
• Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
• Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
• Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.

This is your chance to manage some of the most exciting logistics projects in the industry - on a global scale. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead!

Your Future Starts Here. Join Ocado Logistics and Lead the Change.