Technology Project Manager (12 month FTC)

Company Description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technology Project Manager on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract, reporting to the EU Functional Lead for Merchandising, Food Safety & Quality Assurance and Sustainability. Working within the Supply Chain and Merchandising Technology team, you will play a key role in delivering complex technical projects across Europe, including the Supplier Suite/PGI programme.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based at either our Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead office, alongside the flexibility required to support project delivery across Europe.

You will take end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, managing projects from initiation and planning through to implementation and successful transition into BAU. Accountable for delivery against agreed time, scope and budget, you will ensure requirements remain aligned to project objectives and that appropriate governance, project methodologies, RAID management and controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

As an experienced Project Manager, you will be confident delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and will hold a recognised Project Management qualification. You will bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

You will have proven change management experience, ideally involving the deployment of technology across multiple sites, alongside experience managing third-party system integrators and external delivery partners. A strong understanding of business processes and the ability to successfully manage change through to operational adoption will be essential.

To succeed in this fast-paced and time-critical environment, you will be highly organised, self-motivated and adaptable, with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. You will also be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, using these tools effectively to support project planning, reporting, governance and stakeholder communications.

What we offer: 

• A competitive salary 
• Company car allowance of £7,000 
• Discretionary 15% annual bonus 
• Pension scheme 
• Single private medical healthcare cover 
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays 
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop 
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. 
• Recognition awards and Incentives 
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility 

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Additional Information

At Sysco International 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 International and we recognise that Sysco International 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.