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Logistics Systems Portfolio Manager

Job Description

About the Opportunity

hackajob is collaborating with Sainsbury's DTD to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Why Join Us

Joining Sainsbury's as a Logistics Systems Portfolio Manager means being at the forefront of a significant logistics systems change programme that is modernising our technology infrastructure to enhance our operations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end programmes that drive key strategic projects for the organisation. With a focus on technology-enabled change, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of Sainsbury's logistics transformation journey.

What You'll Do

  • Manage all aspects of programme management from development through to implementation
  • Lead coordination of resource planning activities
  • Facilitate project launch and milestone reviews
  • Ensure successful delivery of key strategic projects
  • Own and maintain the programme plan
  • Identify and resolve risks and issues
  • Drive positive outcomes through effective stakeholder management and collaboration
  • Evaluate project governance framework
  • Guide completion of required documents
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the Logistics Systems Team

Who You Are

You are an experienced and results-driven professional with a proven track record in leading complex technology change programmes. Your expertise in programme and project management, coupled with strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships, enables you to drive the successful delivery of key strategic projects within the logistics and transport operation. You excel in facilitating workshops, managing stakeholders, and coaching teams to optimize resource efficiencies and achieve business objectives, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognize and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits.

  • Colleague discount - save 10% on your shopping online and in-store at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat
  • Pensions scheme and life cover
  • Performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary
  • Annual holiday allowance with the option to buy additional holiday
  • Private healthcare
  • Season ticket loans
  • Interest-free car loan of up to £10k
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health cash plans
  • Salary advance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Maternity or adoption leave up to 26 weeks' pay
  • 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave