Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Folkestone, United Kingdom Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited Full time

A new instruction for a Senior Project Manager with a global manufacturing organisation and established client in the area.

**Highlights of the Package**:
Attractive base salary depending on experience.

4% company performance related annual bonus

9% matched contribution pension scheme (including salary exchange option)

Health cash plan with HealthShield

Life Assurance cover at 4x base salary

24 days holiday (can buy/sell 3 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays

Mon to Thurs: 9am to 5pm. Fri: 9am to 4.30pm.

Folkestone based with hybrid working available, so 50% on site and 50% working from home.

The role reports to the European Head of Project Management Office and is placed within the R & D PMO.

**Position Highlights**:
The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for driving the project on time, in full and on cost delivery with overall project leadership for a portfolio of projects across several brands, working to Stage Gate Process.

Th role involves the professional project management of new product launches and product changes for a portfolio of projects.

You will lead cross functional project teams, with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects from initial feasibility, through to launch implementation.
The role will also include the management of R & D and Supply Chain projects across their European organisation.

**Management Responsibilities**:
Direct management over a small team of Junior Project Managers, with responsibility for ongoing mentoring and development of the PM’s when required.

Operational task management of the project teams that you manage.

**Skills & Knowledge, we are seeking in an individual**:
Proven experience in managing innovation and development projects, particularly within the fast moving consumer goods sector to achieve successful project outcomes. This position is not deemed suitable for individuals with a construction background.

The ability to manage complex cross functional projects with experience at managing and mitigating risk.

Experience with Agile PLM systems particularly desirable.

MS Project experience essential.

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Effective communicator at all levels with good presentation skills and the ability to conduct effective meetings and presentations within large teams.

Solid organisational skills.

A bias for action with a professional and positive approach.

A willingness to go that extra mile.

Dynamic, self-motivated and self-sufficient.

Critical and strategic thinking - always looking for opportunities to improve.

Driving licence required - must be prepared to travel un UK and some overseas.

Any French language skills could be helpful although not essential.


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