Senior Programme Manager Global Supply Chain

Are you a seasoned programme management professional ready to lead transformational initiatives in a global retail environment? Join Holland & Barrett as a Senior Programme Manager (GSC) and drive impactful change across our Global Supply Chain operations.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery:
  • Ensure the successful delivery of complex programmes and projects, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure alignment with organisational goals and strategic outcomes, including KPIs and benefits realisation.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Manage integrated programme plans, ensuring alignment between Tech and business roadmaps.
  • Govern critical milestones, risks, and dependencies to achieve seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with senior leadership teams, initiative owners, and Finance to drive programme success.
  • Deliver clear, high-impact communications on scope, timelines, budgets, and progress.
• Governance and Reporting:
  • Facilitate programme-level governance, including steering committee and executive engagements.
  • Prepare comprehensive executive reports to support decision-making at all levels.
• Leadership and Development:
  • Mentor and guide Programme and Project Managers, within the Change & Delivery Office, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Champion collaboration across functions, technology, and finance to promote accountability and teamwork.
• Change Management:
  • Partner with Supply Chain Transformation and other cross-functional teams to implement plans that support programme adoption and success.

The Person

Key Requirements

• Solid understanding of global supply chain operations, including logistics, manufacturing, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in programme management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Lean) and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Jira).
• Knowledge of digital transformation methodologies, especially within supply chain and operations.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire, guide, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation programmes within global supply chains.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment, managing the demands of supply chain agility.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional teams across geographies and functions.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with significant dependencies, budgets, and deadlines.
• Strong experience in executive stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment.

What we offer

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Bonus
• Pension company contribution
• 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Care
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• Electric Car Scheme

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