Bunzl Distribution

Senior Program Manager

Bunzl Distribution • $110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, project management, or related field.
  • Minimum of seven years of project or program management experience.
  • Three years of experience leading customer-facing projects or strategic account initiatives.
  • Experience managing complex projects across multiple departments.
  • Strong skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting.
  • Ability to influence teams without direct authority.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale customer implementations and strategic programs from contract award to completion.
  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers, ensuring effective communication.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular updates and issue resolution.
  • Manage customer expectations regarding project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive program plans, schedules, and success measures.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental activities to achieve project goals.
  • Document program details, risks, and lessons learned, continuously improving PMO processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.
  • 401K with a generous company match.
  • Access to additional employee benefits, as detailed on the Bunzl Careers home page.
Full Job Description
McCue is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale, customer-facing programs from contract award through completion.

This position will serve as the main point of contact between customers and McCue's internal teams. The Senior Program Manager will coordinate complex projects across Sales, Product Development, Procurement, Operations, Customer Service, Field Services, and Finance to ensure programs are completed on time, within scope, and in line with customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead large-scale customer implementations, rollouts, and strategic programs from contract award through completion.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for assigned customers.
  • Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and timely issue resolution.
  • Manage customer expectations related to project scope, timelines, deliverables, and risks.
  • Develop program plans, schedules, milestones, dashboards, communication plans, and success measures.
  • Coordinate activities across sales, product development, procurement, operations, customer service, field services, and finance.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and hold team members accountable for deadlines and deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation, reporting, budgets, and financial information.
  • Identify and manage program risks, resource needs, dependencies, and possible delays.
  • Escalate critical concerns and work with the appropriate teams to resolve them.
  • Provide regular program updates to customers and McCue leadership.
  • Manage project changes through the appropriate review and approval process.
  • Support the transition from project implementation to ongoing operational support.
  • Document lessons learned and improve PMO processes, tools, and standards.
  • Support portfolio reporting and long-term planning.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, project management, or a related field.
  • A minimum of seven years of project or program management experience.
  • Three or more years of experience leading customer-facing projects, implementations, or strategic account initiatives.
  • Experience managing complex projects involving several departments.
  • Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting experience.
  • Experience serving as a main point of contact for customers, senior stakeholders, or executive sponsors.
  • Ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools.


Project Management Skills and Proficiencies

  • Organization & time management
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership at any level


The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow, and for the future.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.


Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

About Bunzl Distribution

Bunzl Distribution is a global leader in the distribution of consumable products including food packaging, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and safety products. The company operates in 30 countries and serves customers in a variety of industries including foodservice, grocery, healthcare, and retail. Bunzl Distribution is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Bunzl Distribution
Size
21,021 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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