Technical Project Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract in Basingstoke

At Gist, we’re proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food. From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity

At Gist, technology plays a critical role in keeping our business moving and supporting our continued growth with M&S. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager on an 18-month fixed term contract to take ownership of the technical delivery of a critical project across our Central Services functions, with a focus on delivering a new corporate system integration for our Health, Safety & Sustainability team.

This is a role for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of business, technology and delivery. You will work closely with senior business stakeholders to turn business needs into practical technology solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand pain points, challenge requirements and identify opportunities.
• Manage projects from requirements gathering, capability assessment through to planning, implementation and delivery.
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets and resource plans.
• Lead and coordinate cross functional teams across technology, business functions and third-party suppliers.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies, keeping projects moving and on track.
• Provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Make sure solutions meet relevant security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with third-party suppliers and vendors.
• Promote strong project delivery practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with business stakeholders to capture requirements aligning to strategic objectives and measurable business value.

This amazing role will see you connecting the dots between business strategy and technical delivery, working with people across the organisation to turn ideas and challenges into practical solutions and, ultimately, measurable results.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a confident technical project delivery professional who can turn business needs into real results. You will have experience in delivering larger scale, multimillion technical projects, managing full end-to-end delivery and working with senior stakeholders across Agile and Waterfall environments.

You will be a strong communicator and collaborative problem solver, comfortable coordinating and leading diverse teams, navigating complexity and translating technology into clear business outcomes. You will be commercially savvy and solutions focused, able to keep projects moving, within budget constraints and making sure they deliver genuine value to the business.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in a FMCG or logistics and supply chain environment.
• Exposure to enterprise platforms such as SAP ECC, S4 HANA, HCM or MS 365.
• Experience of working in a regulatory or compliance driven environment such as payroll, finance, or health, safety and environmental.
• Exposure of working within a broader programme or portfolio structure.

If you are someone who can think strategically, deliver pragmatically and bring people with you along the journey, we would love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service).
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan.
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives.
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary).
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Why Gist?

When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group. You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains.

Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Location: This role will be based from our Head Office in Chineham, but you will also have the opportunity to work hybrid either from home or other locations. Applicants must be able to commit to being present in Chineham 2-3 days a week.