Project Manager

Job Description Sysco is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Services team (HR, Finance and Legal) on a 12-month fixed-term contract . Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in delivering technology initiatives that support business objectives and strategic priorities across Europe. Working within a matrix organisation, you will collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. We are offering a hybrid working contract where you will be required to attend the office in Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead 3 times per week , so you must be comfortable and flexible with travel and commuting for project and team meetings. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations. Projects will be delivered using established PMO governance standards and a combination of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You will work closely with business stakeholders at all levels, including senior and executive leadership, to understand requirements, define project scope and ensure solutions align with business goals. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining engagement, managing expectations and driving consensus throughout the project lifecycle. You will also develop and execute effective communication plans, ensuring project progress, risks and key decisions are clearly communicated. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes and business change, with the ability to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions. You will be experienced in managing risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, resources and timelines, while ensuring governance standards and change control procedures are maintained. To succeed in this role, you will have proven project management and project delivery experience within fast-paced IT or business transformation environments. You will have experience working with multiple 3rd party system integrators and external suppliers, ensuring successful collaboration and delivery across complex programmes. Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills are essential, along with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. What we offer: A competitive salary Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum Single private medical healthcare cover Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility