Program Director Warehousing

Who we are:

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we've been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we're not just logistics experts. We're The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you'll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that's expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you're ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we've got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Tasks and responsibilities:

Main purpose of job

The Programme Director will lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value programmes and projects for major global clients within the fashion and lifestyle logistics sector. This role will oversee the UK Project Management function, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and consistent delivery of value across multiple sites.

As a senior leader within Bleckmann UK, this role will be a key leadership link between internal teams, technology partners, and clients. The Programme Director will drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement in programme delivery standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programmes, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Serve as a senior contact for key clients on major programmes, ensuring strong relationships and trust.
• Partner with internal functions, including Operations, Automation, Engineering, IT, Finance, HR etc to ensure seamless programme execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align programme outcomes with company strategy and client goals.
• Support business development efforts through programme scoping, bid support, and client presentations.
• Lead, and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Champion innovation and automation in logistics programme delivery, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices across project lifecycles.
• Stay current on industry trends in supply chain automation, digitalisation, and sustainability relevant to the fashion and lifestyle sectors.

Profile:

Key skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in programme or project leadership roles within logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the fashion, retail, or lifestyle sectors and their operational demands.
• Track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple geographies.
• Expertise in automation technologies and their application within logistics and fulfilment environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with global clients.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and project profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to digital transformation or warehouse automation projects.

Project/programme management certification (e.g., MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).

What do we offer ?

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients' successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts
• On site parking

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities