Lead Project Manager Northampton, NN4 About Us Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.We are now looking for a Lead Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE- Car allowance of £6,000 per annum- Bonus (up to 12%)- Health Cash Plan- Pension scheme - 6% matched employer contribution- Comprehensive private family health cover- Permanent health insurance cover (40% of salary cover)- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus five days of Volunteer Leave per year- Opportunity for unpaid leave and up to 10 days of international remote working- Free online fitness platform, including Pilates, yoga, mindfulness and meditation- Employee benefits, including free eye tests, up to 25% off gym membership, and high street vouchers- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support services, life events counselling, and a care concierge service- Tailored development and career opportunitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned project manager with experience in the warehousing, transport, or automotive industry to join our thriving logistics organisation.You will have the chance to expand on your leadership expertise, overseeing critical projects that drive business growth, contributing to our mission of continuous improvement.What’s more, with excellent benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment, this role offers a rewarding next step in your project management career.So, if you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, read on and apply today The Role As a Lead Project Manager, you will oversee high-impact projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with business goals and operational needs.Specifically, you will deliver new business implementations and/or facility upgrades by defining scope, setting objectives, and managing resources, budgets, and timelines within our project management framework.Collaborating with key business functions, you will co-ordinate activities, utilising your problem-solving expertise to address roadblocks, escalate issues when needed, and maintain strict risk control.Additionally, you will:- Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and presentations- Communicate lessons learned to promote continuous improvement- Monitor performance levels and provide mentoring and support to team members About You To be considered as a Lead Project Manager, you will need:- Proven experience managing complex projects in the warehousing, transport, or automotive industry- Experience in implementing new business or start-up operations- The ability to influence stakeholders at different levels, both internally and externally- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a 'can-do’ attitude- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues and solutions- The ability to motivate yourself and others while working to tight deadlines- An open, honest, and transparent leadership styleThe closing date for this role is 21st March 2025.Other organisations may call this role Senior Project Manager, Business Implementation Manager, Logistics Project Manager, Operations Project Manager, or Supply Chain Project Manager.Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to take the lead on high-impact logistics projects as a Lead Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.