Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Operational Programme Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead strategic projects in Retail Supply Chain Operations with a focus on merger and acquisition (M&A) integration. This role is critical in enhancing our technology, facilities, and distribution processes within a transforming retail environment.
Role Overview:
As our Operational Programme Manager, you’ll oversee the end-to-end delivery of high-impact supply chain and M&A projects, ensuring efficient, on-time completion with minimal disruption. You’ll manage complex project portfolios, control budgets, track benefits, and lead a team of Project Managers to deliver on retail and integration objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
We value our people and work hard to create a culture of responsibility, recognition, and support. Our benefits include:
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
Role Overview:
As our Operational Programme Manager, you’ll oversee the end-to-end delivery of high-impact supply chain and M&A projects, ensuring efficient, on-time completion with minimal disruption. You’ll manage complex project portfolios, control budgets, track benefits, and lead a team of Project Managers to deliver on retail and integration objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programme Leadership: Lead full project lifecycles for retail supply chain and M&A integration, from planning through to implementation.
- M&A Integration: Manage seamless integration of systems, processes, and teams post-merger, aligning with strategic goals.
- Roadmap & Budget Management: Develop detailed project roadmaps, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with retail and M&A teams, translating technical and integration details for clear business communication.
- Resource & Vendor Oversight: Ensure effective team resourcing and maintain strong vendor partnerships for successful project execution.
- Proven programme management experience in Retail Supply Chain Operations.
- Strong understanding of SCRUM, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Background in system migrations, data management, and retail reporting.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to drive impactful, strategic results.
We value our people and work hard to create a culture of responsibility, recognition, and support. Our benefits include:
- Financial: Income protection, life assurance, and childcare allowance.
- Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, and health checks.
- Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, and access to free and discounted books.
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
