Business Project Manager
Driving strategic transformation across the UK & Europe
Location: Northampton / Hybrid
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business entering a new era of growth and innovation. As the Business Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the organisation operates, delivers for its customers, and builds the systems and structures needed for long-term success.
You’ll lead strategic transformation programmes that improve performance, increase efficiency, and embed new ways of working across multiple regions. This is a high-visibility role with real influence - perfect for someone who thrives on delivering meaningful change and wants to make a tangible impact.
What you’ll be doing
*Leading end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation projects
*Building clear project plans, managing risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelines
*Using structured governance, reporting, and workstream management to drive progress
*Transitioning project outputs into the business using effective change management
*Driving operational improvements through TQM, Lean and continuous-improvement principles
*Analysing current processes to identify optimisation opportunities
*Designing customer-centric solutions with long-term benefits
*Establishing KPIs, dashboards, and governance frameworks
*Supporting deployment of PPM tools across a £60m sales channel serving Tier 1 logistics clients
*Working closely with teams across operations, IT, finance, commercial, design services, and customer service
*Coaching junior Project Managers and helping build PPM capability across the business
What we’re looking for
*Proven experience delivering business transformation in small to mid-sized organisations
*Strong understanding of the UK, European, and North American markets
*Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
*Experience embedding methodologies such as TQM, Lean, or continuous improvement
*Strong analytical thinking with the ability to design scalable operational solutions
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
*Experience with MS Project, MS Planner, and PPM platforms
*Strong capability in risk management, governance, and reporting
*Industry background in supply chain, logistics, or operations is highly desirable
*Professional qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, PMP) are an advantage
*Knowledge of change management principles such as ADKAR
*Experience supporting large or multi-million-pound transformation programmes
Why this role?
*A real chance to shape the organisation’s future direction
*Ownership of high-impact projects across multiple regions
*Opportunity to help build and mature the business’s project management capability
*A collaborative environment with senior-level visibility
*Meaningful work that directly improves customer experience and operational excellence
If you’re passionate about transformation, thrive in fast-moving environments, and want to play a key role in a business that’s investing in its future - this role offers an exceptional opportunity.