About the job

Description

Project Manager – Heritage Food Brand

Hybrid: 2-3 days in Central London HQ weekly

Up to £50,000 and big blue benefits!

About Our Client:

• Our client is a renowned name in the FMCG world, proudly home to some of the UK’s most iconic food brands.
• With a bold ambition to become #1 in the UK they are investing heavily in their brands, innovation and their people!

The Role:

• We are looking for a Project Manager to join the team to consistently drive best practice and excellent execution of change projects, product and pack changes.
• You will be responsible for efficiently delivering new products and change management of product / pack change initiatives in order to deliver Business Unit & Customer plans and targets.
• A key focus of the role will include the process & management of NPD change for cross functional delivery types across the business as well as effectively and professionally project managing allocated projects for brands.

Main Responsibilities

• Creation and management of project timelines.
• Facilitation of project team meetings.
• Identify, quantify, and elevate areas of risk on the project to the business whilst mitigating risk where possible.
• Process management of projects – initiate, track, communicate and complete. This will include establishing project plans.
• Co-ordinate all projects on a daily basis working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Manage projects in a timely and efficient manner ensuring adherence to Stage Gate process and key milestones
• Attend project meetings, issue minutes and ensure all agreed actions are implemented
• Working with Commercial team on clarity of brief and decision making and approvals
• Regular contact and alignment with project stakeholders
• Initiate briefs and development of artwork
• Manage SKU set up for master data through the system.
• Run and facilitate Kick off Meetings, Post Launch Reviews
• Delivery of allocated Business Area projects – Simple to Highly Complex projects
• Input into the process improvements projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Results driven.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to influence.
• Facilitation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commercially astute
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Adaptable and tenacious.
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive package including up to £50,000 basic salary plus bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance (single cover), 25 days holiday, 4x life cover, and a pension contribution matched up to 10%.
• Flexible hybrid working, with 2-3 days in their London office (your choice of days).

Apply now and take the next step in your career quoting reference 5/17484/7. Confidentiality assured.

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