Project Manager Serialisation Plus (Supply Chain, Digital Readiness Global)

CHEP; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain organization in Weybridge is looking for a Project Manager to take overall delivery responsibility for key projects. This role involves managing complex initiatives and significant financial responsibilities while engaging with senior stakeholders. You will be part of a hybrid work model, leading multiple projects focused on supply chain digitization. Ideal candidates have 5 years of experience in project management and a strong understanding of the fast-paced supply chain environment. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project/program management experience in a global environment.
• Strong communicator confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of projects ensuring key milestones are met.
• Oversee project budgets ensuring accurate financial tracking.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions to improve project management practices.

Skills

Budget Management

Risk Management

Emotional Intelligence

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Adaptability

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

You’ll take overall delivery responsibility for key projects ensuring they meet the objectives defined in the broader Program and Portfolio Strategy. This role will focus on project management activities for an in‑flight high‑profile serialisation programme focused on digital insights illuminating supply networks and driving actionable outcomes for our customers.

You’ll have deep understanding of delivering technically complex initiatives and managing significant financial responsibilities. You’ll bring confidence and clarity when engaging with senior stakeholders across globally dispersed teams helping to shape and steer strategic conversations at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of projects ensuring key milestones and project goals are met.
• Collaborate with Program / portfolio management teams to align projects with business strategies and objectives.
• Agree and manage project governance including Steering Committees and Sponsorship Groups ensuring timely decisions and follow‑ups.
• Oversee the execution of change management strategies including training rollouts and communication plans.
• Manage project dependencies ensuring alignment with BAU activities and other projects in the portfolio.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders summarizing progress priorities and key decisions.
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance implementing standardized tools and processes to maintain compliance and quality control.
• Manage project budgets ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Oversee the transition of solutions to business‑as‑usual support ensuring smooth handover and operational readiness.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and share best practices across the organization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders ensuring clear communication resolving issues and driving project success.
• Contribute wider awareness and understanding of effective project management across the wider team enhancing the organisations project management capabilities.

Focus Areas

• Multiple projects focused on varying scope within supply chain asset digitisation including (1) build / develop capabilities (concept to prototype and pilot) (2) expansion / deployment (scale‑up to business‑as‑usual) and (3) value enablement through supply chain insights.
• Project management experience in technical engineering and / or plant operations environments in a fast‑paced supply chain context desired. Resource management planning.
• Project management within a global program collaborating with multi‑region stakeholders to deliver goals – requiring flexibility as required.
• Investment proposal and business case development and support. Risk identification and impact analysis with mitigation plan development and support.

Experience

• 5 years of project / programme management experience ideally in fast‑paced complex global matrix environments
• Strong communicator confident engaging and challenging senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage broad stakeholder groups across global teams
• Skilled in delivering programmes that span development and build phases
• Industry experience in FMCG engineering or supply chain preferred
• Familiarity with global delivery
• Able to navigate ambiguity and drive accountability in dynamic settings

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to Succeed in the Role

• Adaptability
• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Cross‑Functional Work
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Feedback
• Inclusive Leadership
• Innovation
• Inspiring Others
• Issue Management
• Learn From Mistakes
• Mentorship
• Motivating Teams
• Prioritization
• Project Delivery
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Talent Development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

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