Project Manager

Project Manager – R&D / PMO An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects within a dynamic consumer-product environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, structured project governance, and driving projects from concept through to launch. Key Responsibilities * Manage a large portfolio of projects across multiple product areas, ensuring delivery on time, in full, and within agreed scope. * Build strong relationships with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Procurement stakeholders. * Define project goals, objectives, scope, milestones, and deliverables. * Ensure full feasibility assessments and follow governance through a structured Stage Gate process. * Create and maintain detailed project timelines, understanding dependencies and critical paths. * Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating where necessary. * Deliver clear project reporting through written updates and presentations to stakeholders at all levels. * Manage change control, escalating issues impacting time, cost, quality, or scope. * Support master data creation, ensuring product setup accuracy, including Bills of Material for internally produced items. * Act as Deputy to the Senior Project Manager when required. Skills & Experience * Strong project management experience within a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment. * Proficient in MS Project, Gantt charts, critical path management. * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and presentation skills. * Proactive, positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused. * Project management certification (e.g., Prince2) is desirable. Benefits * Annual discretionary performance bonus * Company-matched pension plan * Life assurance (4×) * Health cashback plan * 24 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days * Hybrid working pattern (combination of on-site and remote working) * Supportive, collaborative team culture * Opportunities for growth within a structured PMO environment