Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Are you an experienced Project Manager with strong organisational skills and the ability to influence stakeholders? Do you thrive in fast-paced FMCG environments, juggle competing priorities with ease, and enjoy getting stuck in from day one? If so, this could be the role for you.

We are partnering with a fast-growing pet food company specialising in premium, natural products. Their mission is to create nutritious, healthy, and delicious food while making a positive impact on their customers and team. They pride themselves on being collaborative, supportive, and flexible.

This role is perfect for someone ready to take the next step in a supportive, fast-paced environment, with high potential for the role to be taken permanent.

You Will Own:

• Day-to-day operational management of multiple NPD and EPD projects using a structured stage gate process
• Project critical paths, timelines, and risk management, escalating issues proactively where required
• Preparation and delivery of stage gate and alignment decks
• Stakeholder engagement to ensure project and business objectives are met
• Resource planning for projects, identifying constraints ahead of time
• Readiness for product launches, including post-launch reviews and learnings
• Project cost tracking, working with Finance to ensure exceptional costs are approved
• Accurate upkeep of core project documentation (RAID logs, lessons learned, project plans)
• Project reviews and formal closure to ensure performance is measured and insights captured

You Will Support:

• Definition of project scope, success measures, and delivery approach
• The PMO Lead in delivering and improving the stage gate and NPD process
• Business-wide project prioritisation and resource planning
• Planning and governance of projects proportionate to size and complexity
• Consistent application of project management principles across teams
• Communication of updated processes and tools to project teams
• Cross-functional information flow between Project, Finance, Supply Chain, and Technical teams

You Will Provide:

• Clear, timely reporting for stage gate forums and wider business updates
• Project plans, cost trackers, alignment decks, and progress updates
• Guidance and direction to project teams, acting as a neutral escalation point
• Lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Escalation support to the PMO Lead where resourcing, timing, or costs require alignment

• Strong communicator with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially aware, with a clear understanding of cost and margin impact
• Proven relationship builder across cross-functional teams
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Proactive self-starter who manages workload autonomously
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning
• FMCG experience with a solid understanding of product development processes
• Project management experience in a fast‑paced, changeable environment
• Proven ability to motivate teams and drive delivery
• Comfortable managing conflict, performance, and shifting priorities
• Experience using MS Planner
• Experience working with global teams and external suppliers

If this sounds like the role for you, don’t wait — apply now!

Associate

Full‑time

Project Management and Product Management

Animal Feed Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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