Project Manager & Programme Manager

Practicus; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK organization is recruiting for Project Manager and Programme Manager roles focused on business change. These positions require strong stakeholder engagement and extensive experience in multi-site environments, particularly within retail or hospitality. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and hold formal project management qualifications. The roles offer a competitive salary range of £68,000 to £85,000 and require an immediate start in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project, programme and portfolio management.
• Proven delivery of complex business change.
• Experience in multi-site retail or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional business change and simplification initiatives.
• Drive operational, people, and process change.
• Deliver and embed operational standards across multiple sites.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Change Delivery

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Prince2, APM or equivalent

Job description

2 Positions: Project Manager & Programme Manager – Business Change

12-month FTC (likely to extend)

£68,000 and £85,000 | Hybrid (3 days on-site – Berkshire or West Midlands)

Immediate start required

A highly regarded UK organisation within end‑of‑life services is recruiting for two business change roles: a Project Manager and a Senior Project Manager, supporting transformation across a multi‑site, customer‑facing environment.

Essential: multi‑site experience within retail or hospitality environments.

Programme Manager – Business Change

A senior role leading multiple complex business change initiatives, working closely with Executive sponsors and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional business change and simplification initiatives
• Shape initiatives from concept through delivery and benefit realisation
• Drive operational, people, and process change (not pure IT delivery)
• Provide strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Operate effectively across a multi‑site, regulated environment

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience across project, programme and portfolio management
• Proven delivery of complex business change
• Multi‑site retail or hospitality experience (essential)
• Experience with PMO and governance as well as delivery
• Formal PM qualification (Prince2, APM or equivalent)

Project Manager – Business Change

A delivery‑focused role leading the implementation and embedding of a single operational framework across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and embed agreed operational standards
• Translate frameworks into practical processes, training, and engagement
• Work closely with operational and support teams
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Manage risks, issues, and delivery reporting

Requirements

• Strong experience delivering business change as a Project Manager
• Multi‑site retail or hospitality experience (essential)
• Experience embedding process, training, and behavioural change
• Comfortable operating in regulated, customer‑facing environments
• Formal PM qualification (Prince2, APM or equivalent)

If either of these sounds like you, please apply now!