Project Manager

Tesco; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Booker Group seeks a proactive Project Manager to support and execute business change initiatives across the UK logistics network. You will work with the Business Change Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget, including system developments, customer implementations, and compliance activity.

Ideal candidates may be transitioning into project management or junior PMs looking to develop. You will manage stakeholder expectations, create plans, monitor risks, and travel to depots as

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Structured, detail‑driven approach with strong analytical skills.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Willingness to travel to depots and customer sites when needed.

Responsabilités

• Execute, monitor and lead a project to a successful conclusion.
• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain project plans, identify dependencies and risks.
• Manage diverse stakeholders and maintain effective relationships.
• Work under pressure to deadlines and budget constraints; make required decisions.
• Utilise project management software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and apply PM principles.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Project management tools

Formation

Project Management Certification

Outils

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Description du poste

We operate the UK’s leading multi-temp, shared customer, food delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute the entire stock that goes into our customer’s stores across the UK, priding ourselves on quality of service. We service many of the hospitality industry’s leading brands.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for the support and execution of projects and business change activity, working with the Business Change Manager and colleagues to deliver projects seamlessly to deadline and within budget.

This varied role will see you involved and ultimately managing change projects and activity across the business including system developments and integrations, customer implementations, legislative and compliance activity, process and efficiency improvements. As part of the Booker and Tesco Group companies you will have exposure not just within Best Food Logistics but be involved in projects that cut across all businesses. You will report to the Business Change Manager.

This role might suit an individual transitioning from another role into project management, or a junior project manager looking to develop their role.

• Execute, monitor and lead a project to a successful conclusion
• Manage diverse stakeholders with strong interpersonal skills, building effective relationships
• Work with the business to define project scope, objectives and deliverables
• Create and maintain project plans, identifying dependencies, critical activities and risks
• Work under pressure, to deadline, within budget, making decisions required
• Utilise analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Tailor project updates to relevant stakeholders
• Working knowledge of project management software tools eg Excel, Word, Power-point
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and approaches
• May be some travelling to other depot locations/customers

Essential:

• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Organised, disciplined approach with excellent attention to detail
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Needs to be tenacious with the ability to utilise their initiative
• Experience of Project Management software tools – excel, word and powerpoint

Desirable:

• Project Scoping, design, implementation and monitoring
• Project Management Certification or qualifications
• Knowledge of a variety of project management approaches e.g. Prince2, Lean etc

Working Hours:

40 hours per week from Monday – Friday, however flexibility is required.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk