Position: Operational Project Manager
Contract Type: Permanent – 37.5 hours
Location: Coventry. Hybrid
Join the UK’s premier parcel delivery company
What you’ll do:
Working in the Operational Support Team, responsibilities will include operational project support and also act as a key conduit for the implementation and early life new operational locations acting as a key point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Translate business strategy and objectives into clear, actionable plans that drive successful delivery
- Support the Head of Operational Support with project planning, ensuring readiness for smooth handover to the business
- Lead the implementation of new locations in a controlled and effective manner, providing early-life support to site leadership teams
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining momentum and focus across competing priorities
- Deliver projects end‑to‑end, from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time and quality standards
- Attend and contribute to regular review meetings, capturing actions, outcomes and demonstrating value through continuous improvement
- Provide clear, concise project updates at board level
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and quality parameters
- Proactively assess and manage cost implications of proposed methods, changes and improvements
- Work collaboratively with the planning team to develop and deliver new initiatives and projects
- Produce project mandates, business cases and supporting documentation as required
- Prioritise workload effectively in line with evolving business needs
- Identify and implement innovative ways of working to support operational and strategic goals
- Provide structured support, coaching and guidance to site teams, building capability and confidence in new processes and procedures
What We Can Offer You:
We’re proud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
- At least 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Car allowance
- Yearly bonus
- Career Progression
- Access to flexible perks including shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare
What We’re Looking For:
- Parcel industry experience is desirable
- Full driving license required
- Implemented projects from cradle to grave on a national and local level
- Experience in implementing fundamental group changes across an organisation
- Prince2, Six Sigma or SOP certifications are essential
- Operational Development experience
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to influence
At Evri Premium, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri Premium is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.
We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome
We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.
