Director of Strategic Project Management - Lutterworth

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join us as the Director of Strategic Project Management. This is a critical role responsible for the successful execution and standardisation of new contract logistics facility launches and complex client implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for new logistics site implementations and major client integrations.
• Create and implement standardised project management methodologies and best practices specifically for our contract logistics launches and transformations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, senior leadership, regional teams, and vendors, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Collaborate with global teams to define and develop a scalable Operational Excellence programme.
• Lead initiatives to identify, standardise, and scale best practices across our global network.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehousing, in a strategic project management or implementation leadership role within a contract logistics or 3PL environment.
• Extensive experience with large-scale facility start-ups and client go-lives (greenfield, brownfield, and integration projects).
• Proven success in managing global or multi-national projects with diverse cultural and regulatory considerations.
• Exceptional project and programme management skills with a strong understanding of methodologies (PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications are highly desirable).

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