Operations Project Manager

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Role: Operations Project Manager

Location: Ashford

Hours: Monday – Friday

Salary: £36,000

Ready to take the lead on high-impact projects that shape the future of High-Tech logistics?

This isn’t just another project management role—it’s an opportunity to drive change, take ownership, and work on cutting-edge initiatives that truly matter. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge with global reach, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

28 days holiday a year including bank holiday – rising to a maximum of 33 for time served
Company Pension (after qualifying period)
Private dental healthcare (after qualifying period)
Perkbox membership
What will you be doing in the project manager role?

Lead the onboarding and implementation of new business and new modalities.
Act as the central point of contact throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from initiation to completion.
Oversee and coordinate all project activities across key business areas, including but not limited to operations, finance, IT, transport, and warehousing.
Build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing key decisions and driving business success.
Identify, sponsor, and implement business improvements and cost-saving measures, playing a pivotal role in shaping future business strategy.
What we would like from you:

Experience of working within a project management environment desirable (Prince2, PMP, DSDM)
Change management experience with knowledge of tools i.e. SQL or Power BI an advantage
Advanced level MS office applications – Excel, Word, PPT, Visio
Awareness of Health & Safety practices and compliance requirements.
Good understanding of Warehouse & Transport Logistics would be an advantage

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