Project Manager in Lutterworth

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

This is a permanent, full-time, daytime role working Monday to Friday and offers a salary between £55,000.00 - £60,000.00 per annum, plus a car allowance. It follows a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving the successful end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards while supporting the development of a structured and high-performing PMO.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate requirements into structured project plans and execution roadmaps.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and business impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Track project performance, including KPIs, milestones, costs, risks, and issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while managing dependencies.
• Maintain clear, consistent reporting and governance processes.
• Support business change activities, including communication, testing, and operational readiness.
• Ensure deliverables meet operational requirements and agreed business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and enhancing project processes.

Core Capabilities:

• Delivery & Execution: Strong end-to-end project delivery using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches with clear governance and risk management.
• Digital & Systems: Uses KPIs, dashboards, and tools (Jira, Confluence, Power BI); understands WMS, TMS, and ERP integrations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drives process optimisation, automation, and adoption of scalable solutions.
• Commercial Focus: Aligns projects to client needs, SLAs, and business value.
• Collaboration & Influence: Leads cross-functional teams and engages stakeholders effectively.

Profile:

• 5+ years project management experience within a client-facing logistics or 3PL environment.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects at scale.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), planning, and risk management.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior-level engagement.
• Strong analytical ability to translate project data into clear business insights and impact.
• Professionally certified (PMP or PRINCE2) with Agile / Scrum experience.
• Proficient in project and data tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Power BI).
• Continuous improvement and change mindset (Lean Six Sigma or Change Management desirable).
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, or related field (desirable).
• Additional language skills beyond English are considered an advantage.

What do we offer?

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform).
• Social Events.
• Exclusive Client Discounts.
• On site parking.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: Greta.Smirnovaite@bleckmann.com.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).