Project Management Intern in Manchester

Location: Manchester/ Droitwich

Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours/Shift Pattern: 8am- 5pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility will be required)

Why join the Müller Internship Program?

At Müller, we’re passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes. Over 13 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more. Our tailored learning journey blends real-world challenges with personal development, so you’ll grow in confidence and capability from day one.

Who is Müller Milk & Ingredients:

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) is the UK’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. As part of Müller UK & Ireland, MMI supplies around 30% of Britain’s fresh milk and operates a nationwide network of dairies and depots. We work with over 1,300 British farmers to transform milk into a wide range of products, including Müller Milk and dairy ingredients used by food manufacturers and retailers. MMI is committed to sustainability, innovation, and building a better future for dairy—investing in reducing food waste and improving environmental efficiency across our operations.

What you'll be doing:

Müller is seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Management Intern to join our team. As a leading FMCG company, project management plays a critical role in driving efficiency, innovation and growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in managing diverse business projects, support the delivery of key strategic initiatives and to build knowledge across a diverse range of stakeholder functions.

At Müller, we take Project Management seriously. Our Commercial Project Team oversees project methodologies, tools and training, while managing large-scale, complex projects such as launching new manufacturing lines, releasing innovative new products, or implementing cost-saving initiatives across the business. As an intern, you’ll be part of a business function, working closely with teams to define, plan and execute impactful projects.

Key tasks & responsibilities include:

• Project Identification: Collaborate with local business teams to identify potential projects that drive value for the business
• Planning & Analysis: Perform initial project scoping and engage with other departments to support detailed planning activities
• Project Management: Develop and track comprehensive project plans, manage key milestones, and understand project dependencies
• Methodology & Tools: Follow Müller’s established project methodology and utilize tools such as the Clarity PM system
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage project risks, ensuring timely resolution of any issues
• Stakeholder Reporting: Regularly update stakeholders on project progress and performance
• Team Collaboration & Relationship Building: Provide support to senior project managers and the wider stakeholder team within projects
• Collaborative Group Projects: Work alongside other placement students on a group project, enhancing teamwork and problem-solving skills

What we're looking for:

This placement is ideal for students with a passion for project management, who are eager to learn and contribute to real-world business projects. We’re seeking university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 and above and are looking for a placement year role.

• Career Interest: Strong interest in pursuing a career in Project Management
• Clear and respectful communication skills: Both written and verbal. The ability to express ideas effectively, listen actively, and tailor communication to different audiences and contexts
• Research and Analysis: Ability to understand and analyse audience needs
• Problem solving: Innovative thinking and solution-oriented approach
• Initiative and teamwork: Capability to work independently and collaboratively
• Organisational skills: Effective time management and high attention to detail
• Project Management: Experience or aptitude in managing projects
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills: Making data-driven decisions to solve problems efficiently
• Technical proficiency: Competence with Microsoft Office and digital tools