Strategic Project Manager

Talent Guardian is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed FMCG business to recruit a Strategic Projects Manager to play a key role in driving growth, operational transformation and commercial value creation across the UK. This is a high-impact role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives across multiple business functions. Operating within a rapidly expanding category, our client is scaling through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially minded and analytically strong professional to contribute to the next phase of development. The Role Reporting into the UK Operations leadership team, you will lead and deliver a range of strategic projects that support the organisation’s continued expansion and operational optimisation. Key responsibilities will include: Leading end-to-end strategic projects across commercial, operational and supply chain functions Identifying opportunities to improve margin performance through pricing, product mix and operational efficiencies Supporting category strategy development to drive innovation and portfolio growth Contributing to expansion strategy across indirect and alternative sales channels Assessing manufacturing and logistics footprints to optimise cost and performance Supporting sourcing strategy development and supplier negotiations Driving initiatives to enhance customer experience across multiple brands Preparing insights, recommendations and presentations for executive leadership Facilitating workshops and stakeholder sessions across UK business units This role offers a clear pathway into broader commercial or operational leadership positions as the organisation continues to grow. About You We are seeking a highly driven and structured individual with strong analytical capability and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will ideally have: 3+ years’ experience within a top-tier strategy consulting environment Proven ability to deliver complex projects independently Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability Excellent communication skills and fluency in English German or French language skills would be highly advantageous What’s on Offer Opportunity to join a high-growth, investor-backed FMCG business Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making Clear progression pathway into senior leadership roles Competitive salary and benefits package Participation in long-term incentive programmes linked to business growth