Project Manager - Fresh

IT Project Manager

Business Technology

Home-based

The role:

The role of IT Project Manager will take on the responsibility of delivering our new transport management project taking a particular with focus on implementing new software and technology across our driver devices, track drivers, driver well-fare, telematics, vehicle devices and more.

You will focus on IT project delivery, and will be taking on the end-to-end lifecycle while being responsible for the physical construction and implementation of business solutions. You'll be in our Fresh division and work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Leads and Service Managers.

The IT Project Manager is accountable for the delivery of projects against an agreed cost and timeline in line with a prioritisation set by the business functions

As an IT Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead, plan and manage IT based Projects that have a huge impact on the business.
• The projects are large scale, big budget & high impact projects for the business and individual.
• Lead the delivery of the full project lifecycle from idea/requirements definition through to transition in to service and benefit realisation
• Ensure the delivery scope is well maintained
• Define & manage an effective Communications Plans
• Ensure project delivery meets governance standards
• Formulate and control project budgets
• Manage & escalate Risks, Issues, Dependencies & Resource constraints
• Manage project stakeholders effectively
• Successfully implement the change into BAU Business Operations and BT Service

You:

As a Project Manager you will have end to end IT Project Management Experience, with extensive knowledge and experience in Agile Methodologies, have experience in SDLC and want to join a well-paced and exciting fast-growing global organisation that provides exciting challenges to tackle!

Required skills and competencies:

• Project Management Experience in the delivery of complex IT projects in a fast-paced/time critical environment
• Extensive experience working in an Operations, Supply Chain, and Merchandising departments of large FMCG businesses (ideal, not essential)
• Management of multiple 3rd party system integrators
• Experience working with offshore developers (ideal, not essential)
• Experience of deploying technologies across multiple sites.
• Experience of delivering projects using Agile & Waterfall methodologies
• Experience of change activities such as stakeholder management and business engagement.
• Detailed understanding of business processes
• Stakeholder management up to the most senior levels
• Strong presentation and communication skills (Various stakeholders)
• Change Management Experience

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• Cash Car Allowance / Company Scheme
• Annual Bonus
• Remote Working
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
• And much more….

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations.

Sysco in Great Britain

Sysco operates some of Britain’s most well-known and respected foodservice businesses.

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, the Sysco team is dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country.

As Britain’s leading national broadline supplier, Sysco GB delivers the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from its nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. It has the biggest range of award-winning products in foodservice.

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.