Senior Functional Project Manager

CompanyForsyth Barnes

LocationSlough, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/23/2026

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Business and financial project management professionals

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£56,500 (£28.97 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: Senior Functional Project Manager – Transformation & PPM Implementation

Location: Slough - Hybrid

Type: Contract

Term: 6 months initial

Day Rate: Competitive

Industry: FMCG

Please contact harry.fawsitt@forsythbarnes.com for more information.

About the Company:

Join a global FMCG business driving large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple markets. The company is focused on harmonising processes, building high-performing teams, and implementing cutting-edge project portfolio management systems to deliver measurable business impact.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Functional Project Manager to lead the implementation of a Project Portfolio Management solution and support enterprise-wide transformation programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are executed effectively, risks are managed, and outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys combining practical project management expertise with hands-on system implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and adoption of a PPM tool (Planisware) across the organisation.
Translate transformation requirements into practical project plans and workflows.
Establish and enforce project management best practices, ensuring consistency across multiple programs.
Monitor project progress, dependencies, risks, and budgets, providing clear reporting at both project and portfolio levels.
Train and coach internal teams on the PPM solution and project management methodology.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the executive team, to ensure alignment of projects with strategic objectives.
Support the ongoing development of program and project management capability within the business.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience implementing PPM systems in an FMCG, manufacturing, or transformation-heavy environment.
Strong functional project management expertise, with a pragmatic and practical approach.
Experience managing large, complex transformation programs across multiple geographies.
Ability to train and develop teams to adopt new systems and processes effectively.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment, with multiple concurrent priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

7+ years in project management or transformation roles, ideally with exposure to enterprise PPM tools.
Track record of successful project delivery and driving operational improvements.
Experience working with or alongside consulting partners and large-scale transformation teams is a plus.

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