An exceptional opportunity with a global manufacturing client and key employer within the area for a permanent Project Manager which is being presented on an attractive hybrid working basis.

This is deal for someone with previous experience looking for that next step in their career into a senior position.



Skills & Knowledge, we are seeking:
We are looking for a dynamic individual with proven experience in managing innovation and development projects, particularly within the FMCG sector, to achieve successful project outcomes
You will require the ability to manage complex cross functional projects
Experience in managing and mitigating risk
A project management qualification would be considered desirable, ie. IPMA, APM, PMI, Prince2


Additional qualities we are searching for would include:
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
Solid organisational skills
A bias for action with a professional and positive approach
Driving licence required,  must be prepared for occasional travel
Any French language skills would be considered an advantage although non-essential


Benefits, Hours of Work Etc:
Attractive hybrid working role, so 50% based in the office and 50% working from home.
37 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday!
A favourable salary is available, depending on experience
Exceptional pension contribution matched up to 9%
Life Assurance cover at 4 x base salary
Health Cash Plan with Healthshield
Company performance related annual bonus
Annual salary reviews

The Position Itself:
To achieve company objectives for organic growth, it is important that New Product Development is effectively and efficiently delivered on time in full and on cost
The role involves the professional project management of new product launches and product changes for a portfolio of projects determined via Stage Gate process
Leading cross functional project teams in Europe and other international organisations, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects room initial feasibility through to launch implementation
This role will also include management of R & D and Supply Chain projects across the company’s European organisation


Management Responsibilities:
Operational task management of the project teams that you manage, but no direct line management responsibility
To be successful in this Project Manager position, you will need to manage the team effectively:
Demonstrate good communication with team members
Effective team building an inter-relationships

General Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Overall responsibility for driving a project on time, in full and on cost
Overall project leadership for a portfolio of projects across several brands
Facilitate the definition of project goals, objectives, scope, milestones and deliverables
Ensure full feasibility analyses (technical and commercial assessment)
Define project tasks
Develop the full scale project schedule and manage project against that schedule
Ensure project risks are assessed, managed and mitigated
Project progress – both in Europe and internationally
Report and escalate issues to management as required
Change management and change control
Co-ordinate  creation of Master Data
Manage smooth transition from project to first production
Post Project evaluation


If you would like to be considered for this interesting opportunity, please send your CV as soon as possible.





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