Project Manager

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Logistics • Retail • Transportation • Automation
The Role
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-value transformation projects: develop business cases, manage budgets/schedules/risks, apply structured PM methodologies, drive execution, and manage senior stakeholders to realise benefits.
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Project Manager
Ocado Logistics | Hatfield (Hybrid) | Permanent, Full-Time

Why Ocado?
Here at Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing ground-breaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world - changing the way the world shops, for good.

We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.

About the role:
About the role:

We are seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to take full ownership of large-scale, high-impact projects. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you will lead complex projects from concept through to implementation, holding complete accountability for outcomes and independently managing significant, high-value budgets.

You will be:

  • Leading the full project lifecycle: Managing everything from initial concept and business case development to final implementation and benefits realisation.
  • Applying structured methodologies: Embedding a strong understanding of technical project management frameworks to maintain best-in-class documentation on budgets, schedules, and risks.
  • Driving project execution: Managing scope, quality, and resources effectively while proactively mitigating complex dependencies.
  • Managing stakeholders: Building strong partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, data-driven progress updates.

About you:

  • Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale transformation projects from inception to completion within a previous Project Manager position.
  • Demonstrable track record of independently managing and forecasting high-value project budgets.
  • A strong understanding and practical awareness of structured Project Management methodologies (a Prince2, APM, or PMI qualification is highly desirable).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.

What you can expect to receive in return:

At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere alongside an award-winning benefits package:

  • Flexible Work: Enjoy a 30 days 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
  • Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days holiday (growing to 27 after 5 years), with an option to buy more.
  • Pension Plan: Secure your future with up to a 7% employer contribution match.
  • Healthcare & Protection: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical cover, Income Protection, and Life Insurance.
  • Family-Friendly: Great support for maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave.
  • Perks & Discounts: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com, high street savings, share schemes, and free shuttle services to the office.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability or union membership status.

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Skills Required

  • Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale transformation projects from inception to completion
  • Demonstrable track record of independently managing and forecasting high-value project budgets
  • Strong understanding and practical awareness of structured Project Management methodologies
  • Prince2, APM, or PMI qualification
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments
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The Company
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Ocado Logistics is a division of the Ocado Group that utilizes smart technology to automate and transform grocery deliveries across the UK. It pioneered the last-mile delivery model and operates a national network, employing delivery drivers and warehouse staff to provide an unrivalled customer experience through the combination of people, technology, and expertise.

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