Responsibilities

Leading product and packaging projects from concept through to launch
Creating and maintaining clear project plans, timelines and key milestones
Managing project scope, cost, timing, quality and risk
Bringing cross-functional teams together and driving ownership of actions
Leading project meetings with clear decisions, minutes and next steps
Managing governance requirements, stage-gate reviews, approvals and project documentation
Identifying potential issues early and escalating risks when required
Coordinating external suppliers and partners to ensure agreed milestones are achieved
Keeping stakeholders informed about progress, priorities, risks and decisions
Supporting projects after launch by tracking success measures and leading robust reviews
Helping to minimise the risk of packaging or ingredient write-offs
Ensuring project information and data are accurate and completed on time

Requirements

A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of leading complex projects through cross-functional teams and delivering against critical deadlines
Project management experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
Strong planning, organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage and present at all levels
A positive, motivational leadership style
Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, ownership-focused mindset
The ability to evaluate risks, understand their wider implications and develop appropriate contingencies
Excellent attention to detail and an appreciation of effective processes and governance
Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
A recognised project management qualification such as APM, PMP, Agile or PRINCE2 would be advantageous
An awareness of environmental, social and governance considerations relating to food and packaging would also be beneficial

Conditions

Responsibilities

Leading product and packaging projects from concept through to launch
Creating and maintaining clear project plans, timelines and key milestones
Managing project scope, cost, timing, quality and risk
Bringing cross-functional teams together and driving ownership of actions
Leading project meetings with clear decisions, minutes and next steps
Managing governance requirements, stage-gate reviews, approvals and project documentation
Identifying potential issues early and escalating risks when required
Coordinating external suppliers and partners to ensure agreed milestones are achieved
Keeping stakeholders informed about progress, priorities, risks and decisions
Supporting projects after launch by tracking success measures and leading robust reviews
Helping to minimise the risk of packaging or ingredient write-offs
Ensuring project information and data are accurate and completed on time

Requirements

A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of leading complex projects through cross-functional teams and delivering against critical deadlines
Project management experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
Strong planning, organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage and present at all levels
A positive, motivational leadership style
Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, ownership-focused mindset
The ability to evaluate risks, understand their wider implications and develop appropriate contingencies
Excellent attention to detail and an appreciation of effective processes and governance
Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
A recognised project management qualification such as APM, PMP, Agile or PRINCE2 would be advantageous
An awareness of environmental, social and governance considerations relating to food and packaging would also be beneficial

Conditions

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Project Manager