Senior Business Change & Technology Project Manager - Peterborough

Senior Business Change & Technology Project Manager – Peterborough

Job Title: Senior Business Change and Technology Project Manager

Location: Peterborough, Hybrid. This role also requires regular travel to another business unit located in Andover, UK.

Have you conducted global-scale application development, ERP implementation, technical infrastructure, or other large transformation or change projects? Can you apply flexible governance using your extensive knowledge and experience to blend the right methodologies and tools?

Are you skilled in managing project team(s) comprising technical and non-technical members, 3rd parties, and business unit IT Teams, while guiding the development and management of project plans, team meetings, and steering committees?

We’re looking for someone to join us during an exciting time of growth and development. Our Global Delivery function is maturing its approach and aligning closely with our vision and strategy by launching a new service: ‘PMaaS’ (Project Management as a Service). This innovative service will act as an internal consultancy, offering project and programme-based professionals to support strategically significant business change and technology projects across the ABF Group.

Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery, you will coordinate the mobilisation and management of assigned technology projects and programmes. You’ll work closely with sponsors to ensure the delivery of desired business outcomes, meeting business case goals and benefits. This role will oversee diverse project and programme teams, including PMaaS resources from BTS, other ABF businesses, and external partners.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Implementing the management of assigned technology, change, and technical infrastructure projects and programmes through the lifecycle, adhering to governance methodology and approvals.
• Defining project scope and schedules, with a focus on timely and value-driven delivery, while supporting business change initiatives.
• Managing concurrent, high-visibility projects/programmes in a dynamic environment, spanning multiple ABF functions and businesses.
• Preparing and distributing progress reports, managing risks and issues, correcting deviations from plans, and performing delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Applying flexible governance by blending traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies in the right proportions.
• Coordinating project team(s) consisting of technical and non-technical members, 3rd parties, and business unit IT Teams, including overseeing project plans, team meetings, and steering committees.
• Leveraging organisational resources to enhance capacity for project work while mentoring and developing team members.
• Supporting key stakeholders in managing customer expectations for project deliverables and communications.
• Establishing approaches to ensure benefit realisation and measurement against business cases across all assigned projects/programmes.
• Empowering teams to deliver high-quality work sustainably, while promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the PMaaS service.

What you\'ll bring:

• Experience in managing complex project and programme budgets, including projects valued in the £m’s.
• Proficiency in delivering Business Change, Technology, and Technical Infrastructure projects across geographically distributed businesses in a federated environment.
• Skilled in engaging with end users to plan business readiness activities that maximise adoption and satisfaction.
• Experience working across multiple delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches).
• A balance of creative and pragmatic thinking to solve complex problems.
• A goal-focused attitude, with the ability to align decisions with broader business goals and expected outcomes.
• Effective leadership and relationship management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences.

If you’re excited to work at the center of technological developments, partnering with well-known food brands to deliver significant change and transformation projects, this role is for you! Joining our team at this critical stage offers a unique opportunity for growth and development as we embark on an exciting journey to expand and enhance our capabilities.

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.

About the Company

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…

Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.

All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

Making your application

Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website – it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice.

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ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.