Project Director Warehousing

Bleckmann USA LLC.; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Project Manager in the UK to oversee complex programmes for global clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong logistics background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive automation and continuous improvement. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working model, alongside various benefits including 33 days annual leave and life insurance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Life insurance

Retail and various discounts

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Social events

Exclusive client discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme or project leadership within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, or lifestyle sector operations.
• Excellent communication skills with global clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex, high-value programmes and projects.
• Oversee the UK Project Management function and ensure operational readiness.
• Drive automation-led improvements across programmes.

Skills

Programme or project leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial skills

Automation technologies knowledge

Team leadership

Digital transformation

Education

Project management certification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

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
• 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:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• 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

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 Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability 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: [e-mail]