Business Transformation Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Eden Scott
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Business Transformation Project Manager role is a part-time contract position based in Central Scotland, requiring approximately three days of onsite presence per week. The successful candidate will lead critical transformation initiatives for a high-profile organization, managing complex change programmes across multiple workstreams. This position is ideal for an experienced project manager with a strong background in change management, particularly within FMCG or manufacturing sectors. The contract is initially for eight months, with the potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive complex business transformation programmes across multiple workstreams and strategic initiatives
- Own end-to-end change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, and adoption planning
- Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure alignment across leadership, programme teams, and stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones
- Act as a proactive programme driver, identifying and resolving blockers to maintain delivery momentum
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors, influencing decision-making and securing buy-in
- Track and report on programme progress, risks, outcomes, and change readiness metrics
- Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused environment that supports successful business and operational change
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering multiple large-scale business transformation projects
- Strong background in change management and stakeholder engagement at senior level
- Experience within FMCG and/or manufacturing environments is essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes with multiple workstreams
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Must be based in Central Scotland (Central Belt) with the ability to attend site when required
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Business Transformation Project Manager (Contract) Location: Central Scotland (you must be based within the Central Belt as some onsite presence required) Start Date: July Duration: initial 8-month contract Commitment: Approx. 3 days per week (12 days per month) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Transformation Project Manager to lead and drive critical transformation initiatives for a high-profile organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex, multi-workstream change programmes within a fast-paced environment. This role is ideally suited to an experienced PM looking for a part-time contract (3 days per week).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive complex business transformation programmes across multiple workstreams and strategic initiatives
- Own end-to-end change management activities , including stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, and adoption planning
- Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure alignment across leadership, programme teams, and stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams , managing dependencies, risks, and delivery milestones
- Act as a proactive programme driver, identifying and resolving blockers to maintain delivery momentum
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors , influencing decision-making and securing buy-in
- Track and report on programme progress, risks, outcomes, and change readiness metrics
- Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused environment that supports successful business and operational change
Key Requirements
- Proven experience delivering multiple large-scale business transformation projects
- Strong background in change management and stakeholder engagement at senior level
- Experience within FMCG and/or manufacturing environments is essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes with multiple workstreams
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Must be based in Central Scotland (Central Belt) with the ability to attend site when required
What’s on Offer
- Outside IR35 contract
- Flexible working model with 3 days per week commitment
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a high-profile transformation programme
- Potential for contract extension beyond initial 8 months
If you are a driven transformation professional with FMCG or manufacturing experience and are looking for a flexible, high-impact contract role, please apply ASAP.