DB Group

DB Cargo UK are currently recruiting for a Business Project Manager to join our Projects Team within our Transformation and Digitalisation Department on a 12 month fixed term contract.

You will join a team working across active UK wide business initiatives where you will collaborate with Business Sponsors and Business Leads ensuring the on time delivery of business projects within a structured project management process. 

You’ll be responsible for providing up to date accurate reporting of project status, plans, risks and any remediation activities where projects are off target.  

The role will be based at our Head Office in Doncaster and include the flexibility of hybrid working 2 days a week depending on business needs. 

What will you be doing?

The role of Business Project Manager is varied working across initiatives within the company. There will be pillars of responsibility associated with this role, but not limited to, detailed below. 

Project Management: Lead projects to drive efficiencies across the organisation. Defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders. Manage resistance effectively, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment.

Change Management: Drive change initiatives to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Advocate for necessary changes to existing practices and processes to strengthen governance and control.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation, control procedures, and project progress. Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of implemented governance and control measures and identify areas for improvement. Proactively seek feedback from stakeholders and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for an experience project manager with high resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging environments or within organisations undergoing transformation, restructuring or turnarounds.

Experience of project managing a Modern Workplace systems introduction would be preferrable

Previous experience with business change or digital transformation will be beneficial for this role. 

You will be able to demonstrate methodology experience in the likes of Prince2/APM qualified, Agile/Scrum.

Knowledge and experience of cost-benefit analysis or case co-creation. 

You will have a strong understanding of governance principles, control frameworks, and risk management practices.

You will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.

You will have the proven ability to drive results and effect change in complex organisational settings.

Experience of working in complex/regulated environments.

What matters to you? 

Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. 

We are offering a salary of between £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour contract per week. 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee.

Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependant on business and personal performance up to 15%. 

Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution

Free on-site parking 

EV charging at selected sites 

Health Cash Plan Available 

Cycle to work Scheme 

Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values

Access to DB Learning world 

Annual pay reviews

We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. 

Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content.

We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme