Technology Project Manager (12 month FTC)

Sodexo; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Discretionary 15% annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical healthcare cover

25 days holiday

Job summary

Sodexo in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager for a 1-year fixed-term contract, reporting to the EU Functional Lead for Merchandising, Food Safety & Quality Assurance and Sustainability. Hybrid working with 3 days per week at Ashford or Hemel Hempstead, supporting delivery across Europe.

You will own end-to-end project delivery using Agile and Waterfall, manage budgets, risks and stakeholders, and drive change across multiple sites with external delivery

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex technology projects in a multinational environment.
• Ability to manage both Agile and Waterfall lifecycles with governance.
• Proven change management experience and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication, planning and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects from initiation to BAU.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget and RAID across Europe.
• Coordinate with sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and partners.
• Provide governance, reporting and governance artefacts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Change management

Governance

Communication

Education

Project Management qualification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Office suite

Job description

Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Technology Project Manager on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract, reporting to the EU Functional Lead for Merchandising, Food Safety & Quality Assurance and Sustainability. Working within the Supply Chain and Merchandising Technology team, you will play a key role in delivering complex technical projects across Europe, including the Supplier Suite/PGI programme.The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based at either our Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead office, alongside the flexibility required to support project delivery across Europe.You will take end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, managing projects from initiation and planning through to implementation and successful transition into BAU. Accountable for delivery against agreed time, scope and budget, you will ensure requirements remain aligned to project objectives and that appropriate governance, project methodologies, RAID management and controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.As an experienced Project Manager, you will be confident delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and will hold a recognised Project Management qualification. You will bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.You will have proven change management experience, ideally involving the deployment of technology across multiple sites, alongside experience managing third-party system integrators and external delivery partners. A strong understanding of business processes and the ability to successfully manage change through to operational adoption will be essential.To succeed in this fast-paced and time-critical environment, you will be highly organised, self-motivated and adaptable, with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. You will also be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, using these tools effectively to support project planning, reporting, governance and stakeholder communications.What we offer: A competitive salary Company car allowance of £7,000 Discretionary 15% annual bonus Pension scheme Single private medical healthcare cover Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility