Senior IT Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex digital transformation initiatives and deliver high-impact technology solutions across our retail, wholesale, and e-commerce landscape. This is a high-visibility role at the heart of the business, bridging the gap between technical execution and commercial strategy.

Reporting directly to the Head of Delivery, you will be a driver of change, responsible for ensuring that large-scale IT programs land with tangible business value in a high-volume transaction environment.

About Bestway

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion.  Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors.  The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan. 

Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman.  Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery: Take full ownership of projects from initiation through to go-live and warranty. You will be responsible for the "how," "when," and "how much."

• Stakeholder Management: Manage expectations across a diverse group of stakeholders, from depot managers to C-suite executives. You must be able to translate technical progress into commercial language.

• Governance & Control: rigorous management of RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies). You will be expected to foresee roadblocks before they impact the critical path.

• Budget Management: efficient tracking of project financials (GBP), ensuring delivery within approved budgets and highlighting variances early.

• Vendor Management: act as the primary point of contact for third-party suppliers, ensuring they deliver to scope and quality standards.

• Change Management: Work closely with the business to ensure operational readiness. In Retail/Wholesale, the technology is only half the battle; getting the business to adopt it is the rest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Sector Experience (Essential): You must have a proven track record in the Retail or Wholesale sector. You understand the specific pressures of trading, supply chain logistics, and high-volume transaction environments.

• Experience: 7+ years in IT project management, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles.

• Certifications: PMP, Prince2, or equivalent senior project management certifications.

• Delivery Focused: You are outcome oriented. You don’t just tick boxes; you care about the result.

• Methodology: Strong grasp of both Waterfall (Prince2) and Agile methodologies, with the pragmatism to know which tool to use for the job.

• Resilience: You thrive in fast-paced environments and remain cool under pressure. You view problems as challenges to be solved, not reasons to stop.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You can command a room and present clearly to senior leadership.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects at one of the UK’s largest independent food and drink wholesalers.

• A genuine challenge where your delivery skills will be tested and honed.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A collaborative and driven culture within the Delivery function.

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply.  Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.