Job Description
BPR Project Manager
Location: Magna Park, Lutterworth
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £65,000 per annum, plus car / car allowance
Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to take overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of business-driven projects. In this pivotal role, you will ensure strict consistency with our PDS methodology, providing professional project management services essential for the successful delivery of a diverse range of small to major projects and programs.
Here at Unipart, we don't just have a way of working; we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their personal and professional goals to a world-class level through Unipart's 'From Gate to Great' training and development program.
As a Project Manager, you are expected to lead major projects/programmes, delivering significant business and IT change critical to customer service, business development, or investment from Unipart to support an approved business case.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, functional specifications, and create detailed project plans.
2. Determine and effectively allocate resources (time, money, equipment) required for project completion.
3. Develop, review, and revise project schedules with stakeholders and affected staff.
4. Define clear project objectives and success criteria.
5. Consult with managers to recruit, interview, and select project team members.
6. Manage and implement projects according to policies and the PDS approach, using selected tools and systems.
7. Establish and maintain project documentation.
8. Monitor daily project progress, making adjustments as needed.
9. Respond promptly to project risks and audits, escalating issues when necessary.
10. Monitor project budgets and report variances to senior management.
About You: We value candidates with the following skills and experience, but encourage all qualified applicants to apply:
* Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain industries is an advantage.
* Proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive risk management.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools.
* Solid understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance reporting.
* Experience in stakeholder management and communication planning.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
* Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage.
Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, equal, and based solely on competencies. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act of England and Wales. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and confident to be their best.
You may also have experience as a Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Business Change Manager, IT Project Manager, Operations Project Manager, Supply Chain Project Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Business Transformation Manager, or Project Coordinator.
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