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Posted 5 days ago
IT Project Manager - Burton Latimer
The Weetabix Food Company
📍 Barsby
Hybrid
Job description
<h2 id="job-description-title">Description </h2> <p>At Weetabix, we believe that <strong>diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone </strong>. Were committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belongwhere different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. </p> <p><strong>Closing date: </strong> 8th June <br><strong>Interview process: </strong> Teams followed by face to face at our site in Burton Latimer <br><strong>Working pattern: </strong> We bring everyone together on Weetabix Wednesday a great opportunity to collaborate, connect and catch up in person. As part of our hybrid approach, youll typically spend three days a week in the office, with flexibility built in to support individual needs. </p> <p>Were happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processjust let us know how we can support you. </p> <p>As a IT Project Manager you will support the delivery of IT and Operational Technology (OT) projects, keeping everything running smoothly, on budget, and aligned to agreed goals. </p><p>Youll work closely with teams to make sure each project supports the wider Weetabix strategy and IT/OT Roadmap, follows Project Management Office (PMO) governance, and delivers real, lasting benefits that make a difference. </p><h3> </h3> <h3> <strong>The Recipe (About the Role) </strong> </h3><ul><li>Deliver projects on time, on budget, and within the agreed scope </li><li>Work with IT and business teams to support smooth implementation, handover, and change acceptance </li><li>Provide clear reporting to the IT PMO ensuring governance standards are met with OT Programme Manager. </li><li>Agree and track project benefits post-implementation </li><li>Support a matrix project team, working with external suppliers and staff to deliver project outcomes </li><li>Support delivery across the full project lifecycle </li><li>Own all project management deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency </li><li>Manage the project plan, timelines, and budget, addressing risks, delays, and variances proactively </li><li>Build and manage resource plans, defining clear roles and responsibilities </li><li>Monitor and manage risks and issues throughout </li><li>Engage key stakeholders with clear communication and alignment </li><li>Support the continuous improvement of the IT PMO and project delivery processes </li> </ul> <h3><strong>The Ingredients (What we need from you) </strong> </h3><p><em><strong>Key Know How: </strong> </em> </p><ul><li>Knowledge of change management techniques </li><li>Project Management Certification (Prince 2) or equivalent (APM) </li><li>Leadership and Team Management skills </li><li>Budget/resource management skills </li><li>Background within a Manufacturing / FMCG environment preferred </li><li>Experience within Operational Technology or Infrastructure / Security-related projects preferred </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits) </strong> </h3><p><strong>Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits </strong> </p> <p>We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work. </p> <ul><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us) </li><li>25 days annual leave increasing with service </li><li>Annual Salary review </li><li>Healthcare plan </li><li>Discounted Weetabix products </li> </ul> <p>To support our employees, we also offer: </p> <ul><li>Continued investment in your personal development </li><li>We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave </li><li>Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership) </li><li>The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities </li><li>Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave </li><li>Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care </li><li>Working Parents Support Group </li><li>Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy </li> </ul> <p>To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: </p><p><br><strong>Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. </strong> </p><p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship. </p><p>We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support </p><p> #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix </p> <p><p><strong><em>Benefits </em> </strong> </p><p><em>Check out our website for more information: </em> </p><ul><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Double matched ER contributed pension scheme </li><li>Annual Salary review </li><li>Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) </li> </ul><p><em><strong>Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. </strong> </em> </p><p>#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix </p> </p>