Head of Project Management

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world Salary: £70,000 Location: Hams Hall, Coleshill Hours: Monday to Friday 8.(phone number removed) hours At Arvato, we are redefining supply chain excellence. As the Head of Project Management for our Supply Chain function, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering complex, high-impact projects that improve performance, drive cost savings and support our growth ambitions. You will lead a team of project professionals and work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless project execution from conception to completion. Your Tasks Build and mentor a high-performing team of project managers Lead and manage the project portfolio within the Supply Chain function, including logistics, procurement, planning, and operations initiatives Develop project strategies, frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency and excellence in delivery Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, IT, finance, and commercial teams to align project goals with business objectives Identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement Champion best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Waterfall, or hybrid)   Your Profile Vast experience in senior project management roles, ideally within a complex supply chain or logistics environment Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale change initiatives Strong understanding of supply chain systems, processes, and performance metrics Expertise in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma) Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills   We Offer 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days   Pension contribution  A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary   Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you  Employee Discount Scheme through Treats  Free car parking     Profile