Project Manager - Strategic Planning and Execution

DX Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Slough is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee strategic projects and service launches. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of Project Management experience and 2 years in the logistics sector. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing project documentation, and providing updates to senior management. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Private Medical Cover

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience.
• At least 2 years in logistics or supply chain industry.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Experience delivering complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project planning from initiation to completion.
• Maintain documentation of project activities and budgets.
• Provide updates to executive management as required.
• Manage multiple projects’ timelines and quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Lean, Six Sigma, Prince 2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Project management software

Job description

About DX

DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions, DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straight-forward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers' requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built.

Equality Commitment

At DX, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning & Execution this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our strategic projects and launching our new service offerings. Some travel within the UK will be required. As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) the Project Manager for Strategic Planning & Execution will lead and manage a diverse range of strategic projects (e.g. post-acquisition integration activities, new customer implementation, new sector/service development, operational excellence, etc.) from initiation to on time delivery. Working with cross-functional project teams, stakeholders, and systems to achieve your key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee strategic project planning including cross-functional teams from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline.
• Creation and maintenance of detailed documentation of project activities, progress, budgets, and decisions for future reference and accountability.
• Provide comprehensive, timely, and accurate reporting and updates to the Head of Strategic Planning & Execution, Executive team, and functional management teams as required.
• Effectively utilisation of project management systems, documents, and tools.
• Manage project cadence & quality control across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Help build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within project team members & stakeholder groups.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to support project delivery as required.
• Implement pro-active measures to identify and promptly address any project risks or delays.
• Ensure excellent communication throughout.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within the logistics or supply chain industry sector.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Prince 2, or similar experience & qualification preferred.
• Proven history in successfully delivering complex, multi-faceted projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing multiple cross functional stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Proficiency working with industry standard project management tools, systems & software.
• Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.

Personal Specification

• Resilient and able to excel within a high growth results orientated culture where every day is different and where change is embraced.
• Great team player with an ability to influence and support to get things done.
• Organised, hardworking, pro-active, and results orientated with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to turn a challenge into an opportunity.
• Exemplary organisational skills, strong commercial awareness, drive, and diligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and cope well under pressure.
• Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• UK Driving License.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay.
• Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays.
• Long Service Recognition scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity.
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP.
• DX Discounts Portal.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!