Project Manager - FMCG

Global Packaging Project Manager Global FMCG Business12-Month ContractMainly Remote | Some UK Travel We're partnering with a global FMCG organisation to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile global packaging transformation project. This is a business-focused project role, not an IT PM position. You'll work across multiple regions, functions and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of packaging-related initiatives that drive commercial and operational impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead delivery of a global packaging project from planning through to implementation • Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks and dependencies • Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple geographies • Drive stakeholder engagement, communications and governance activities • Identify and resolve project risks, issues and roadblocks • Track progress against key deliverables and provide regular leadership updates • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieve intended business outcomes • Manage external suppliers and internal business stakeholders where required About You • Proven Project Manager with experience delivering packaging, product change, product innovation or supply chain projects within FMCG • Strong track record managing complex, global, cross-functional programmes • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • Able to drive delivery without direct authority • Strong planning, governance and risk management capabilities • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment • Experienced using project management tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint or similar Ideal Background • FMCG, consumer goods, food & beverage, personal care or manufacturing sectors • Packaging transformation, product rollout, product innovation, NPD or supply chain project experience • Experience working across global stakeholder groups This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a globally visible programme for a market-leading FMCG business, delivering tangible business impact through packaging innovation and change. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.