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Company Description Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a GBP2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods. Company Overview Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive hellip; A place where you #39;re valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Programme Manager to join our IT Department at our Rugby site. This role could be based from most our midlands sites with travel between sites and needed. Ideally Rugby but could also be based from Lutterworth, Corby, Banbury and/or Milton Keynes. As Programme Manager you will monitor progress and deliver regular reports to the Senior Management Team. You will need prior experience of programme/project budget management and tracking. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader. Job responsibilities of Programme Manager include: Oversee the successful delivery of large and complex IT, business, and stakeholder sensitive programmes. Oversee resource allocation, highlight challenges and identify solutions. Reshape, reconfigure and realign solutions to meet challenging deadlines, without jeopardising the successful delivery of the programme. Demonstrable experience in a Senior/Lead capacity, providing mentoring and expertise to Project Managers. Define and embed project management methodology and practices. Qualifications To apply for the role of Programme Manager, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications: Clarizen / Planview PPM tool experience. Previous experience in managing multi-discipline teams Have excellent communication skills with Director-level stakeholder management Experience of programme/project budget management and tracking A proven track record overseeing the successful delivery of large and complex IT, business, and stakeholder sensitive programmes. Quick to learn and adaptable to changing priorities. Demonstrable experience in a Senior/Lead capacity, providing mentoring and expertise to Project Managers. Experience of using Microsoft Office suite of applications. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave Company Bonus ndash; We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you #39;ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Private Medical Cover ndash; This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa Car Allowance Pension scheme ndash; we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary Wellness ndash; Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers ndash; We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward Recognition ndash; We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam