Project Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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This role offers an agile 3,2 working pattern with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Site Introduction

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.  

What will this role achieve?

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our commercialisation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery, process, governance and reporting of projects. The initiatives, whilst mostly branded (McVitie’s, Jacob’s etc.) requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration with the objective of achieving World Class execution. The commercialisation team covers process enablement, cross functional integration, risk mitigation and project portfolio consolidation. This role reports into the Commercialisation Controller and works alongside a team of Project Managers.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Accountable for planning, governance and delivery on time, in full of projects approved through the commercialisation forum

• Delivery of projects through the pladis stage & gate system 

• Owning the timeline, tracking and reporting on the progress / issues in an accurate and timely manner. Highlighting compliance to plan, key issues and risks

• Identify projects at risk: Escalate when appropriate, collating options, impact and a recommendation for alignment or decision 
• Ensure tight control of project scope, action standards and guard rails, with clear approval process through Commercialisation for any change 
• Arbitrate and resolve conflict and interface problems within individual projects. Assure timely adaptive action is taken
• Ensuring the delivery of pack change projects, including smooth transition when changing sku’s or codes & mitigating any existing packaging write off
• Ensuring initiatives with interdependencies are identified, communicated & aligned through the process e.g. outside of the UK/other markets, Brand and Own Label when product and/or material changes will affect

Bring your experience.

Essential

• Project Management experience 

• Expert within at least one area of the business e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Procurement or Technical 
• Track record of delivering projects requiring significant cross functional collaboration

Desirable

• FMCG Experience

• Commercial acumen 

• Experience working across more than one function or discipline 

• Formal project management qualification e.g. Prince 

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition  
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
• 25 days + bank holidays 
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.