Project Manager – Business Systems & Transformation

Berkmann Wine Cellars LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000 + 10% KPI bonus

25 days annual leave (26 after 5 years

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Dental cost contribution

Staff wine discount

Birthday bottle and Berkmann anniverss

Referral bonus £500

Job summary

Berkmann Wine Cellars is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own a varied portfolio of initiatives, directly supporting the Board and senior leadership. You will drive changes across processes, systems, data and operations to deliver efficiency, capability and improved customer experiences.

In this hybrid role, you will shape delivery methods, maintain budget discipline and ensure outcomes align with strategic priorities, contributing to sustainable business growth and value creation for

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• Strong planning, budgeting, governance and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial, practical approach focusing on outcomes and measurable business benefits.
• Ability to turn broad objectives into concrete plans and actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end from idea through implementation and review.
• Turn priorities into clear, defined plans with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Board, senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and external partners.
• Manage budgets, timelines, resources and risks to maintain momentum.
• Lead workshops, gather requirements and drive decision-making.
• Support successful implementation through training, testing and change management.
• Ensure projects deliver tangible improvements and consistent delivery approach across the organisation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Planning & governance

Change management

Communication

Education

PRINCE2/APM/PMP qualifications

Job description

We are proud to be the largest family-owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. Since 1964, we have built an award-winning portfolio of premium wines, representing progressive and fiercely independent wineries from around the world. Our wines are proudly supplied to some of the UK’s leading restaurants and retailers.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Project Manager to join our business and take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects that will help to shape our future. This is a newly developed, high-impact and hands-on role working closely with the Board and senior leadership team to turn strategic priorities into practical, measurable outcomes. From improving business processes and introducing new systems to enhancing customer experience, data, technology and operational capability, you will lead projects from initial idea through to successful implementation and beyond.

You will bring structure, momentum and clarity to projects across the organisation, working with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external partners to implement meaningful change.

You will have the autonomy to shape how projects are delivered, whilst ensuring they remain within budget and focused on the desired outcomes: greater efficiency, stronger capabilities, improved experiences and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Lead projects end-to-end, from initial idea and planning through to implementation, handover and review.
• Turn business priorities into clear, achievable plans with defined outcomes and
• Work closely with the Board, senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive successful
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and external
• Manage budgets, timelines, resources, risks and scope, resolving challenges and maintaining project momentum.
• Lead workshops, gather requirements and facilitate effective decision-
• Support successful implementation through communication, testing, training and change
• Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements and tangible business
• Establish a consistent, practical approach to project delivery across the

What we are looking for

• Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects from start to
• Strong project management skills across planning, budgets, governance, risk and
• Confidence working with senior leaders and Board-level
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder-management
• A commercial, practical approach with a focus on outcomes and measurable business
• The ability to turn broad business objectives into clear plans, actions and
• Experience managing internal teams, suppliers and external
• Experience in business transformation, process improvement, systems or technology-enabled change is highly desirable.
• Experience in wine, drinks, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, retail or another operationally complex environment would be advantageous.
• PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent qualification desirable but not
• Familiarity with process mapping, business analysis and change-management techniques is advantageous

Why join us?

At Berkmann Wine Cellars, you will become part of an organisation that seamlessly combines tradition with innovation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and success of some of the world’s most esteemed wine brands, while collaborating within a supportive and dedicated team that upholds the values of independence, professionalism, and integrity.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm. This is a hybrid role where you will be required to work in head office at least 3 days a week, and this is subject to change.

Closing Date

Please note that should any suitable CVs be received whilst the advert is live then individuals will be invited to interview.

Offer

• Salary of up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a bonus of up to 10% based on the achievement of KPIs
• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Contribution to Dental Costs
• Generous staff discount on our wine
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary
• £500 referral scheme

We cannot consider your application if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK. Applicants must already have, or be able to obtain independently, the right to undertake this role in the UK by the proposed start date. You must also satisfy the required knowledge and experience criteria detailed above.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.

No agencies please – We thank you for your interest in working with Berkmann Wine Cellars, however, we have our own internal HR and Recruitment team who support our recruiting need.

AI may assist with CV screening and shortlisting against objective criteria, but the output will be reviewed by an authorised manager or recruiter who remains responsible for the decision.