Program Manager – Last Mile Delivery
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 59% sure that is the right code. JD.COM is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 1243 (Managers in logistics) or SOC 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As the Program Owner with European scope, you will lead a core initiative to enhance Last Mile delivery capabilities, directly contributing how JD Logistics delivers parcels to customers across Europe. Your focus will be on:
1.Process Optimization and Standards Implementation
- Design and deploy scalable frameworks and standardized operating procedures applicable across all EU operating countries, ensuring seamless program expansion aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Drive process improvements across several operational domains including performance management, demand planning or fleet damage and repair management.
2.Strategic Program Enhancement
- Lead the development and execution of program enhancements such as capacity planning or design of the Last Mile Delivery infrastructure.
3.Performance Monitoring & Operational Excellence
- Analyze and monitor delivery performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities in collaboration with local operations teams throughout Europe.
4.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation
- Orchestrate cross-functional alignments with key stakeholders, including Procurement and Local Operations to drive the implementation of solutions that resolve relevant Last Mile Delivery challenges.
Requirements:
- Language Requirements: Fluent spoken and written in English
- More than 5+ years of professional experience in respective field
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
- Experience in last mile delivery sector, fleet management
- Proficient in Office software and strong data analysis skills
- Possess a strong sense of responsibility, strong communication and coordination skills, logical thinking and proven problem-solving abilities; ideally in a multi-cultural environment
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Not necessarily. JD.COM holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.