We are currently seeking a talented Project Manager to support a global manufacturing client and key employer in the area. The role is being presented as a 20 month fixed term contract and would really suit an Assistant Project Manager who is looking to step up.

The role:
To achieve client objectives for organic growth, it is important that the New Product Development is effectively and efficiently delivered on time, in full and on cost.
The role involves the professional project management of new product launches and product changes for a portfolio of projects.
Leading cross functional teams in Europe and other international organisations, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects from initial feasibility through to launch implementation.
This role will also include management of R & D and Supply Chain projects across this European organisation.

Responsible For:
You will have responsibility for operational task management of the project teams that you manage but no direct line management responsibility. To be successful you need to manage the team effectively.
You must be able to demonstrate good communication with team members and effective team building and human interrelationships.

What we are looking for from the individual:
• It is essential that you have a background in FMCG, ie. personal care/pharma/manufacturing. Unfortunately, applicants with purely construction, highways or rail sector experience will NOT be considered for this position.
• We would be looking for a minimum of 2 years in a Project Management role.
• Ideally you will carry either a Prince 2, IPMA, APM or PMI qualification.
• English language essential - French language, desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities:
Overall project leadership for a portfolio of projects across several brands, working to a Stage Gate process.
Facilitate the definition of project goals, objectives, scope, milestones and deliverables.
Ensuring full feasibility analyses (technical and business assessment) are conducted to include all aspects of the project (not just cost).
Define project tasks and resource requirements with the project team and resource management.
Develop the full scale schedule and the subsequent management of the project against that schedule.
Ensure project risks are assessed, managed and mitigated as part of the project plan.
Review risks and changes in risk status as part of routine progress reporting.
Project progress reporting both in written reports and presentations at all levels within the organisation – both in Europe and internationally.
Change management & change control including the escalation of change issues that impact on the project fundamentals of time, cost, quality and scope.
Coordinate creation of Master Data to ensure that new products are set-up, live and costed on the SAP system on time. For in-house produced products, responsibility for seeing that Bills of Material are created, approved and loaded in a timely manner.
Manage smooth transition from project to on-going production; release meetings, including Quality department, to be held for all NPD projects.
Project evaluation, assessment and communication of results.

Skills and Knowledge:
• Proven experience in Innovation and development projects, particularly within the FMCG sector, to achieve successful project outcomes
• Ability to manage complex cross functional projects
• Experience in managing and mitigating risk
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skill
• Effective communicator at all levels. Good presentation skills
• Bias for Action, with a professional and positive approach
• Dynamic, self-motivated and self sufficient
• Ability to cope with pressure, assertive and adaptable

Benefits:
For your efforts you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package, 24 days annual leave (as a minimum), fantastic pension scheme, Health cash plan, annual company performance related bonus plus many more fantastic company benefits.

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