Senior Project Manager 6-12 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Blue Spark Organisation Ltd
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Project Manager involves leading complex innovation and new product development (NPD) projects within a fast-paced FMCG environment on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This hybrid position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and commercially viable project delivery. The successful candidate will navigate ambiguity and drive stakeholder alignment while managing operational execution and strategic priorities. Strong leadership and a deep understanding of FMCG project delivery are essential for this high-impact role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex innovation and NPD projects across global markets.
- Manage projects from early-stage idea generation to commercial launch.
- Ensure timely delivery that is on-brief and commercially viable.
- Navigate ambiguity and drive pace in project execution.
- Align stakeholders and connect central functions, local markets, and supply chain teams.
- Utilize both agile and traditional stage-gate methodologies as appropriate.
- Manage financials and resolve issues before they escalate.
- Balance creativity with operational rigor in decision-making.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior Project or Programme Manager in an FMCG environment.
- Strong track record of leading innovation or NPD projects.
- Experience with agile and traditional stage-gate methodologies.
- Commercially minded with strong operational skills.
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups effectively.
- Resilience and strong leadership capabilities.
- Comfortable making decisions quickly and effectively.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hampshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
The Company This internationally renowned business is on a mission to innovate, grow, and redefine how consumers experience its iconic brand. The team is now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager- 6-12 months fixed term contract, to help bring their exciting innovation pipeline to life. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to key markets and manufacturing sites.
The Role Reporting into the Head of Innovation Programme Management, you’ll be a key player in delivering complex innovation and NPD projects across global markets. From early-stage idea generation to commercial launch, you’ll lead cross-functional teams to ensure delivery is timely, on-brief and commercially viable. You’ll work across disruptive innovations, tech-heavy projects and category-defining concepts, navigating ambiguity, driving pace, and aligning stakeholders. With a strong grip on both operational execution and strategic priorities, you'll be the connector between central functions, local markets and supply chain teams. This is a high-impact, global-facing role that requires resilience, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of FMCG project delivery!
The Candidate You’re a confident and capable Senior Project or Programme Manager with a strong track record of leading innovation or NPD projects within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You bring experience in both agile and traditional stage-gate methodologies, and know how to flex your approach depending on the complexity and scope of the project. Commercially minded and operationally sharp, you’re confident managing financials, navigating complex stakeholder groups and resolving issues before they escalate. You can balance creativity with rigour, and are comfortable making decisions at speed. If you’re ready to step into a visible, hands-on role where your leadership can drive real impact, call us on 7700 137 110. Ref: L6869
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