Project Manager

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within Central Functions - our Central Functions are the teams that support our entire business, providing the expertise, systems and services that keep our operations running smoothly. These departments include HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and other specialist support functions, all working together to enable business success.

Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience delivering complex logistics, warehousing, and transport projects? Do you enjoy leading change and delivering projects that make a real business impact?

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Transformation team, leading key operational and strategic projects across the business. Working with senior stakeholders, operational leaders, customers, and suppliers, you'll drive the successful delivery of projects that support our growth and transformation agenda.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence large-scale change, deliver innovative solutions, and help shape the future of operations across the Culina Group.

Life in this role

As a Project Manager , you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex operational projects, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and successful outcomes.

Initially, you'll oversee a portfolio of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within a major retail transport contract, while directly managing several high-impact projects. Over time, you'll lead larger transport and warehousing transformation projects across the wider business.

What you’ll need ...

We're seeking a confident and commercially minded Project Manager who understands the realities of logistics operations and can successfully bridge the gap between operational requirements and project delivery.

Responsibilities

Developing and managing project plans, timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules.; Defining project scope, requirements, assumptions, and success criteria.; Ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with operational requirements.; Identifying, managing, and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies.; Coordinating stakeholders across operations, central functions, suppliers, and customers.; Monitoring project budgets, financial performance, and efficiency-saving opportunities.; Managing change requests and maintaining project governance.; Producing project status reports, dashboards, and updates for senior stakeholders and PMO teams.; Supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational readiness activities.; Ensuring effective project handover into business-as-usual operations.; Capturing lessons learned and promoting continuous improvement across the Transformation team.; Sharing best practice and contributing to the development of project delivery capabilities across the function.

Requirements

Proven project management experience within logistics, transport, warehousing, or supply chain environments.; Strong understanding of warehouse and transport operations.; Knowledge of WMS, TMS, and related operational systems.; Experience managing project scope, budgets, risks, issues, and change control processes.; Ability to translate operational requirements into practical project solutions.; Strong understanding of operational KPIs, reporting, and cost management.; Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.; Experience working with multiple business functions and external partners.; Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving capabilities.; Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and project governance frameworks.

Nice to have

PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or other recognised Project Management qualifications.; Experience delivering customer-facing operational implementations.; Knowledge of logistics compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.; Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.; Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.; Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.; Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.; Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.; Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.