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We're Hiring | Project Manager – Sales & Marketing/ Global Packaging Projects
📍 Location: Walton Oaks, Surrey (Remote)
📅 Contract Duration: 12 Months
Job Description
This role will play a critical role in driving the delivery of a global packaging project. They will be responsible for leading the project and working across the globe with stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on time, in full, and with the desired business impact. This role is responsible for working with cross-functional teams, establishing clear structure, roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and milestones, and proactively identifying and resolving issues and escalations. The Project Manager acts as the central point for governance, stakeholder engagement, and progress reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Define and confirm project goals, objectives, and scope with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and milestones.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
- Ensure all deliverables (roadmaps, risk plans, KPIs, change & communication plans) are completed consistently across programmes.
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Governance & Structure
- Establish decision-making forums (e.g., steering committees, programme teams), meeting cadence, and escalation paths.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and version control using systems like SharePoint or Smartsheet.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Map out teams, key stakeholders, SMEs, and their relationships.
- Facilitate proactive stakeholder engagement and structured communications.
- Serve as the point of contact for teams and ensure actions remain in synergy.
Resource & Risk Management
- Allocate resources effectively and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks and resolve issues/escalations on behalf of the team.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Provide leadership with early visibility of achievements, risks, and adoption challenges.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
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Leadership Competencies/Qualifications
- Proven track record in project management, ideally within packaging or product innovation programmes.
- Track record in proactive planning and problem solving through forward focus and ability to connect themes across a business.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex projects from initiation to closure without direct authority.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management tools.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to resolve conflicts and drive decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage change effectively.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.
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