We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract, reporting to the EU Functional Lead for Merchandising, Food Safety & Quality Assurance and Sustainability. Working within the Supply Chain and Merchandising Technology team, you will play a key role in delivering complex technical projects across Europe, including the Supplier Suite/PGI programme.
The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based at either our Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead office, alongside the flexibility required to support project delivery across Europe.
You will take end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, managing projects from initiation and planning through to implementation and successful transition into BAU. Accountable for delivery against agreed time, scope and budget, you will ensure requirements remain aligned to project objectives and that appropriate governance, project methodologies, RAID management and controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
As an experienced Project Manager, you will be confident delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and will hold a recognised Project Management qualification. You will bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
You will have proven change management experience, ideally involving the deployment of technology across multiple sites, alongside experience managing third-party system integrators and external delivery partners. A strong understanding of business processes and the ability to successfully manage change through to operational adoption will be essential.
To succeed in this fast-paced and time-critical environment, you will be highly organised, self-motivated and adaptable, with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. You will also be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, using these tools effectively to support project planning, reporting, governance and stakeholder communications.
At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 74,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
