Program Director in East Midlands
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Job Description
Who we are:
Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?
At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.
But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the
spotlight but never out of impact.
Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:
Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you
Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia
High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career
We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.
So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you.
Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?
This is a permanent, full-time, daytime role working Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary, depending on skills and experience. We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, along with a bonus plus a hybrid working model.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Responsible for leading complex, high?value programmes and projects for major global clients, overseeing the UK Project Management function to ensure strategic alignment and consistent value delivery.
Acting as a senior leader within Bleckmann UK, this role connects internal teams, technology partners, and clients while driving innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
Key tasks:
Lead delivery of complex, high?value, multi?site programmes and projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targets
Oversee the UK Project Management function and ensure operational readiness across all sites
Act as senior client contact, maintaining strong relationships and driving solution?focused delivery
Drive automation?led improvements, digitalisation, and innovation across programmes
Lead and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering accountability and high performance
Partner with Operations, Automation, Engineering, IT, Finance, and HR to ensure seamless execution
Support programme scoping, bids, and client presentations for business development
Implement process improvements and best practices across project lifecycles
Profile:
Proven experience in programme or project leadership within logistics or supply chain
Strong understanding of fashion, retail, or lifestyle sector operations
Experience delivering complex, high?value projects across multiple countries
Knowledge of automation technologies used in logistics and fulfilment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with global clients
Strong financial and commercial skills, including budget and profitability management
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Experience with digital transformation or warehouse automation projects
Project or programme management certification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2)
Able to travel internationally as required
What do we offer ?
Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:
Competitive salary
33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Life insurance
Competitive pension scheme
Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
Social Events
Exclusive Client Discounts
On site parking
Additional information:
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Confident Committed as part of the Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities
Additional information:
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Confident Committed as part of the Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: Greta.Smirnovaite@bleckmann.com
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- England
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Director, Program Director, Management