Senior Project Manager

Description

The role sits within a company that makes product identification equipment: in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables and software used across food, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial markets.

The company is a part of a larger group and serves customers worldwide, so the work touches products people use every day.

The team is supportive and collaborative, and the company has a strong track record and a growing future.

The role is part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of a global group with about 17,000 associates, which focuses on clean water, food and medicine safety and essential goods.

Responsibilities

• You will report to the Senior Operations Manager and lead operational improvement and business transformation initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• You will set up governance, reporting and project controls, and manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• You will own the Special Application Request (SAR) solutions portfolio, guiding its development, standardisation and ongoing management.
• You will work across Commercial and Manufacturing Operations to turn customer-specific requirements into scalable solutions for the international business.
• You will first lead a major operational improvement programme, bringing stakeholders and teams through change, then move on to a broader set of strategic projects.
• Day to day, you will lead high-profile improvement and transformation programmes and manage complex projects from start to finish.
• You will align cross-functional stakeholders, mainly in Commercial and Manufacturing Operations, and support teams through change.
• You will coordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.
• You will capture lessons learned and turn them into practical process improvements.
• You will build project management capability and support strategic goals.

Requirements

• You have experience leading complex transformation, operational improvement or strategic projects.
• You communicate well and manage stakeholders effectively, with strong planning skills.
• You have commercial awareness and a record of delivering change across functions.
• You can manage complex schedules, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• You apply a structured approach to governance, reporting and project controls.
• You have manufacturing, engineering or operations experience.
• You hold PRINCE2, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification.

Conditions

The role is hybrid.

The company is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity in its workforce, workplace and markets.

Recruitment agencies must have a signed search agreement approved by Talent Acquisition before submitting candidates; otherwise, no fee will be paid for unsolicited referrals.

Benefits

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension and health benefits.
• Professional onboarding and training opportunities.
• Career coaching and development pathways.
• Ongoing learning within a global organisation.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Ownership of a significant programme, close work with senior stakeholders and a chance to shape how complex projects are delivered.