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.
This is a hybrid role requiring attendance at either our Ashford, Kent or Hemel Hempstead office three days per week, offering the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What we offer:
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.
