IT Project Manager Contractor – Supply Chain Automation & Logistics
Location: Remote with occasional trips to South Wales and Europe site (expenses covered)
Contract Duration: Mid-March start to December 2025 initially (likely extended to December 2026)
Rate: £475-£575 p/day (Outside IR35) DOE
Hours: Approximately 37 hours per week
Travel: 1 week on European site initially for scoping, testing, and stakeholder meetings, introductions etc. with approx 1-2 days p/month in South Wales or Europe as required
Key experience: A proven track record in IT project management within Supply Chain Automation/Integration, Logistics, or large-scale SAP & Infrastructure projects. This background will be helpful due to the complex nature of the project; it would be too much to learn totally on the job.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical project aimed at automating and optimising logistics at a European factory. You’ll drive new IT initiatives, manage a £1.8 million-euro project, and ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the IT project from planning through to delivery.
2. Define and execute IT deliverables for warehouse automation and the deployment of automated guided vehicles.
3. Monitor project scope, timeline, budget, and risks, providing regular updates to senior management and the project board.
4. Collaborate with teams across operations, R&D, technology, and digital, as well as managing external partner relationships.
5. Oversee contract elements, including preparing statements of work and ensuring alignment with business needs.
What We’re Looking For:
1. A proven track record in IT project management within Supply Chain Automation/Integration, Logistics, or large-scale SAP projects.
2. Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
3. Strong command of written and spoken English at a negotiation level.
If this sounds like you please apply now for more details and a confidential chat, thanks!
#J-18808-Ljbffr