Job Description:

Gleeson is proud to partner with a Global Automation Business currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead strategic growth initiatives.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee complex, high-value projects spanning transport, warehousing, supply chain, and advanced automation, ensuring the business continues to scale with agility and precision.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement and system Manager
Work type : North UK
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects end to end, from initiation and planning through delivery and post‑implementation review
• Establish clear project scope, milestones, timelines, and resource plans
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and reporting requirements
• Serve as the main point of contact for allocated projects
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams
• Convert business and customer needs into well‑defined project outcomes and deliverables
• Support product range management and full product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to deliver timely, commercially viable product launches
• Contribute to purchasing and procurement initiatives that enhance value and operational efficiency
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks such as budget pressures, supplier delays, or resourcing constraints
• Proactively address issues to minimise commercial and operational disruption
• Monitor performance against KPIs, budgets, and delivery schedules
• Produce clear project updates and summary reports for senior stakeholders
• Leverage data and insights to inform decisions and support continuous improvement

Ideal Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a Project Management role, ideally within FMCG, retail, or distribution sectors
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing multiple projects
• Experience working with suppliers and managing product lifecycles
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP)

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