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Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive
About the Role
EG Group are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of digital and technology projects across the Germany Portfolio, sitting within the EG Group IT Project Management Office.
Reporting into the PMO leadership, this is a senior delivery role operating within a fast-paced, high-growth organisation with a complex, multi-site technology landscape. As EG Group continues to expand its digital capabilities in Germany, this position provides single-point accountability for delivery performance, governance, and portfolio-level oversight across all in-flight and pipeline initiatives.
You will work closely with in-country business stakeholders, IT leadership, and third-party delivery partners to drive structured, high-quality project delivery in line with the EG Project Delivery Framework. This role requires regular travel to Germany.
Why Join EG Group?
- Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
- Career growth – accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role/needs)
- Salary sacrifice schemes – Cycle to Work & Car Scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Generous annual leave + 5-day buyback scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Wellbeing facilities (relaxation space)
- Free secure on-site parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Free VDU eye test
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What You'll Be Doing
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of digital/technology projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget, and quality.
- Own and manage the Germany Digital Project Portfolio, including governance compliance and performance oversight.
- Regular travel to Germany to interface with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers.
- Chair governance forums (Project Steering Committees) and present progress, risks, and Stage Gate approvals.
- Maintain RAID logs and proactively manage risks/issues across all project stages.
- Develop detailed project plans (supported by Plans on a Page) and oversee day-to-day delivery.
- Manage third-party partners, monitoring contract deliverables, costs, and service levels.
- Drive business readiness, training, adoption, and transition to Business-as-Usual operations.
- Mentor PMO team members and contribute to continuous improvement of the EG Project Delivery Framework.
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What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience delivering complex digital/IT projects in large enterprises.
- Certification (PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent).
- Strong grasp of project governance frameworks (Stage Gates, RAID, SteerCo).
- Portfolio management experience, including dependencies, sequencing, and vendor oversight.
- Senior stakeholder management, with credibility at business/IT levels.
- Multifunctional & cross-site delivery experience, with vendor management expertise.
- Background in digital transformation, cloud, applications, or infrastructure.
- Comfortable with international travel (Germany-based role).
- Familiarity with German retail/IT markets and German language proficiency desirable.
About EG Group
EG Group is a global convenience retailer, operating across sustainability, fuel, foodservice, and grocery in 7+ countries. A leader in innovation and customer service, the Group emphasises strategic growth and efficient operations to deliver value to customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Note: Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check (funded by EG Group).
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