Job Description
As a leading third-party logistics provider, Culina Group recognises that Information Technology is critical to our strategy and operational excellence.The 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
1. Ensure prioritisation, planning, and successful delivery of major IT programmes across warehousing and logistics
2. Operate within Culina Group’s PMO governance framework — including PID creation, RAID management, reporting, and gate reviews
3. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, providing direction, coaching, and escalation support
4. Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts, and financial performance
5. Maintain strong communication with senior leadership (CXO/MD/Director level)
6. Conduct risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies
7. Report progress and status to the Senior Management Team through structured updates
8. Oversee supplier engagement and foster strategic partner relationships
9. Ensure change management and operational readiness activities are embedded into programme delivery
10. Drive continuous improvement, challenge assumptions, and ensure outcomes deliver real business value
Qualifications
11. Proven track record delivering large-scale IT programmes within logistics, supply chain, or warehousing environments
12. Strong adaptability — able to work across multiple sites and respond quickly to shifting priorities
13. Senior leadership experience mentoring Project Managers and developing delivery capability
14. High proficiency in Project Management applications and PPM tools (e.g., Planview, Clarizen)
15. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at C-suite level
16. Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
17. Extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps) and Waterfall
18. Excellent problem solving capability, able to develop innovative and practical solutions-solving capability, able to develop innovative and practical solutions
19. Strong interpersonal skills and relation shipbuilding ability across technical and nontechnical teams-building ability across technical and non-technical teams
20. 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:
21. Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays
22. Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
23. 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
24. Car Allowance
25. Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
26. Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
27. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
28. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
29. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
30. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!