Senior Project Manager - Business IT

Location: Gildersome

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager Business IT

This is not a traditional IT project role. This is about delivering real change in live operational environments working directly with engineering and site teams to implement systems that improve performance, efficiency and safety across our business.

If you enjoy leading complex transformation, working close to operations, and seeing your work make a tangible difference, this role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful impact at scale.

The impact you’ll make
You will lead major enterprise system and business transformation programmes that improve how Panda operates across Finance, Commercial, Operations, Engineering and IT.

Your focus will be simple:
deliver systems that work in the real world not just on paper.

You’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to implementation and adoption, ensuring solutions are embedded into day-to-day operations and deliver measurable business value.

You’ll work closely with operational teams across our waste and recycling facilities, helping shape practical solutions that improve performance, scalability and long-term efficiency.

Your work will directly support Panda’s continued growth and operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing
Leading major transformation delivery

Deliver end-to-end enterprise business systems and process change programmes
Lead ERP, finance, commercial, logistics and operational system implementations
Manage complex projects from initial concept through to go-live and handover
Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and implementation partners
Deliver change in live operational and safety-critical environments

Working where the work happens

Spend time on operational waste and recycling sites across the UK
Partner directly with engineering, operations and maintenance teams
Translate operational needs into practical system solutions
Support installation, commissioning and early life support activities
Ensure systems are usable, safe and effective in real operations

Driving stakeholder alignment

Work closely with senior leaders across IT, Finance, Commercial and Operations
Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams
Shape delivery plans, milestones and success measures
Manage risks, dependencies and key decisions proactively

Ensuring successful change adoption

Prepare operational teams for system changes
Embed new processes, controls and working practices
Ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual ownership
Drive user adoption and long-term operational stability

Delivering commercial value

Manage significant project budgets and resources
Ensure strong governance, reporting and delivery discipline
Track benefits and measurable business outcomes
Support continuous improvement across the project delivery function

What success looks like

Systems fully embedded into day-to-day operations
Strong adoption across operational teams
Measurable improvements in efficiency and performance
Smooth transition into BAU ownership
Transformation delivered safely in live operational environments

What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who combines strong delivery expertise with a practical, hands-on approach.

You’ll likely have:

Significant experience delivering large-scale business or IT transformation projects
A strong track record implementing enterprise systems (ERP, finance, commercial, data or operational platforms)
Experience working in industrial, engineering, utilities, logistics, manufacturing or similar environments
Confidence working directly with operational and engineering teams
Experience managing complex programmes, vendors and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability

It would be great if you also have:

Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, MSP or similar)
Experience in waste, recycling, energy or heavy industry environments
Experience working in multi-entity or multi-country organisations
Understanding of operational health and safety environments

Who you are

Commercially minded and outcome focused
Hands-on and comfortable working on operational sites
Structured, pragmatic and calm under pressure
A strong communicator who bridges technical…