Project Manager - Network

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Network Project Manager to work on high-priority, cross-functional and complex change initiatives, having a direct impact on the successful delivery of our strategic plan.

With operational change management background or previous project management experience you will be working in the Network Development Team. As a project expert you will need to be able to work across business functions and respond to challenges that are often new for everyone involved.

To be successful in this role, you will need previous project management experience and the appropriate qualifications (APM- project fundamentals, or equivalent).

• Define and scope the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and alignment by ensuring a clear vision, objectives and plan are in place
• Mobilise cross functional project /programme teams and establish and embed ways of working
• Establish and facilitate the appropriate levels of governance to provide oversight and direction for the projects/programmes
• Engage and align stakeholders across all levels to deliver
• Manage inter-dependencies and impacts across projects / programmes
• Drive progress in a consistent, transparent way, and to identify and manage issues and risks, and opportunities
• Support subject matter expertise and development both within the team and across the Programmes, Projects and Change community

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Operational change management experience
• Commercial and analytical capability.
• Proven ‘hands on’ track record of delivering solutions within a pressurised environment.
• Able to work through ambiguity, providing clarity and driving change.
• Experience in running projects, engaging stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong business skills with the ability to breakdown problems and translate into solutions.
• Excellence in building positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and efficiently considering the nature of the audience.
• Previous project management & professional project management qualification (APM or equivalent) to at least foundation level

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk