Senior Project Manager - Business Systems

About the Role

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

We’re looking for someone who combines strong delivery expertise with a practical, hands‑on approach.

• 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

• 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

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