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Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job DescriptionWe're looking for an experienced Lead IT Project Manager to lead and develop a team of Project Managers while overseeing the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of IT and business transformation projects.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll be responsible for resource planning, portfolio oversight, project governance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
- Manage project management resource planning, capacity and allocation across multiple initiatives.
- Provide oversight of IT projects and programmes, ensuring effective governance and delivery.
- Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, dependencies and key milestones.
- Support and coach Project Managers in resolving delivery challenges.
- Produce portfolio reporting for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, standards and methodologies.
- Manage supplier and third-party relationships where required.
- Influence and support business and technology transformation at a senior level.
- Ensure alignment with PMO standards, processes and governance.
- Significant experience delivering complex IT projects, programmes or portfolios.
- Proven experience leading and developing Project Managers.
- Strong resource planning and capacity management experience.
- Excellent knowledge of project governance, risk management and delivery assurance.
- Experience working across infrastructure, applications, cloud, cybersecurity, data or digital transformation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Director and Executive level.
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
