IT Programme Manager
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Job Location:
Lutterworth - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a leading third-party logistics provider Culina Group recognises that Information Technology is critical to our strategy and operational IT Programme Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex multi-site IT programmes with a specific focus on warehousing and logistics technologies across the Chilled division. The role ensures programmes are prioritised governed effectively delivered on time and fully aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities of the IT Programme Manager
- Ensure prioritisation planning and successful delivery of major IT programmes across warehousing and logistics
- Operate within Culina Groups PMO governance framework including PID creation RAID management reporting and gate reviews
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams providing direction coaching and escalation support
- Manage programme budgets resources forecasts and financial performance
- Maintain strong communication with senior leadership (CXO/MD/Director level)
- Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies
- Report progress and status to the Senior Management Team through structured updates
- Oversee supplier engagement and foster strategic partner relationships
- Ensure change management and operational readiness activities are embedded into programme delivery
- Drive continuous improvement challenge assumptions and ensure outcomes deliver real business value
Qualifications :
- Proven track record delivering large-scale IT programmes within logistics supply chain or warehousing environments
- Strong adaptability able to work across multiple sites and respond quickly to shifting priorities
- Senior leadership experience mentoring Project Managers and developing delivery capability
- High proficiency in Project Management applications and PPM tools (e.g. Planview Clarizen)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills including at C-suite level
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban DevOps) and Waterfall
- Excellent problem solving capability able to develop innovative and practical solutions-solving capability able to develop innovative and practical solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and relation shipbuilding ability across technical and nontechnical teams-building ability across technical and non-technical teams
- Desirable: Experience in third party logistics Agile certifications (PRINCE2 Agile) MSP Experience with Jira BDD DevOps or Agile Testing practices Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience ITIL 4
Additional Information :
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 plus the bank holidays
- Company Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
- Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind you have choice flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
- Car Allowance
- Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
- Life Assurance - x4 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of ov ... View more
