Project Manager - 6 month contract

What will this role achieve?

We are looking for a Project Manager (6 month contract) to join our commercialisation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery, process, governance and reporting of projects. The initiatives, whilst mostly branded (McVitie’s, Jacob’s etc.) requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration with the objective of achieving World Class execution. The commercialisation team covers process enablement, cross functional integration, risk mitigation and project portfolio consolidation. This role reports into the Commercialisation Controller and works alongside a team of Project Managers.

This position is based in our Chiswick office on a hybrid (3:2) model.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Accountable for planning, governance and delivery on time, in full of projects approved through the commercialisation forum
• Delivery of projects through the pladis stage & gate system
• Owning the timeline, tracking and reporting on the progress / issues in an accurate and timely manner. Highlighting compliance to plan, key issues and risks
• Identify projects at risk: Escalate when appropriate, collating options, impact and a recommendation for alignment or decision
• Ensure tight control of project scope, action standards and guard rails, with clear approval process through Commercialisation for any change
• Arbitrate and resolve conflict and interface problems within individual projects. Assure timely adaptive action is taken
• Ensuring the delivery of pack change projects, including smooth transition when changing sku’s or codes & mitigating any existing packaging write off
• Ensuring initiatives with interdependencies are identified, communicated & aligned through the process e.g. outside of the UK/other markets, Brand and Own Label when product and/or material changes will affect

Bring your experience

Essential

• Project Management experience
• Expert within at least one area of the business e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Procurement or Technical
• Track record of delivering projects requiring significant cross functional collaboration

Desirable

• FMCG Experience
• Commercial acumen
• Experience working across more than one function or discipline
• Formal project management qualification e.g. Prince

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.