Maternity Cover – Project Manager
An excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated Project Manager to lead a variety of projects across the product development lifecycle. From initial concept to final delivery, you’ll be the key driver of timelines, coordination, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects from brief to launch, ensuring quality, budget, and deadlines are met
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines and communicate key milestones with all stakeholders
- Conduct risk assessments and proactively resolve project-related challenges
- Prepare costing documents and negotiate pricing with suppliers and customers
- Develop filling and assembly specifications; organise and oversee filling trials
- Manage artwork coordination and approval processes
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Formulation, Design, and Engineering
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and clients through regular communication and site visits
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in project management within FMCG environments
- Background in beauty or health & wellness manufacturing advantageous
- Confident in customer-facing roles with strong commercial understanding
- Experience overseeing full-service projects from concept to completion
- Strong understanding of product development processes
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communicator and confident negotiator
- Team-oriented with great interpersonal skills
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven
This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week.
The salary range is £40,000 – £45,000 + bonus and benefits.
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Contact Detail:
Vertical Advantage Recruiting Team