Supply Chain & Operations Project Manager

Location: UK and Europe

Subject to Consultation

About the role

As a Supply Chain & Operations Project Manager you will play a key role in delivering projects that support the functions strategic objectives.

You will lead the structured execution of projects that may span safety excellence operational efficiency supply chain excellence or other priority areas.

Working closely with members of the Supply Chain & Operations function and Sub-Region teams you will lead projects through from set-up to execution ensuring clear governance aligned stakeholders and measurable benefits are delivered.

You will bring a structured approach to delivery applying an 80/20 mindset to focus teams on the critical activities that drive the greatest impact.

You will champion our value of Safety Above All Else ensuring that safety expectations and behaviours are embedded in how projects are planned governed and delivered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define the project scope and objectives aligning with cross-functional team members on key deliverables outcomes and success criteria

• Lead project planning including creation of detailed timelines and definition of key risks assumptions and dependencies

• Manage projects according to the agreed implementation plan; track monitor and report on progress with clear visibility of status risks and decisions required

• Work closely with the Delivery Lead or Programme Manager divisional teams and sub-region teams to ensure alignment and coordinated execution

• Establish pragmatic cross-functional project cadence such as structured project reviews and SteerCo forums

• Guide teams in delivering intended benefits and ensure outputs meet project requirements

• Drive consistent use of tools templates and best practice across projects

• Identify opportunities to improve how the function executes and governs projects contributing to the ongoing maturity of the Delivery Framework

About You

• Masters degree or equivalent work experience preferably with business and technical background

• Strong project management experience ideally within Supply Chain & Operations

• Excellent knowledge of project management approaches such as Prince 2

• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and operate effectively in a complex multinational matrix environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of senior-level governance packs and decision materials

• Strong planning organisational and problem-solving skills with experience managing risks issues dependencies and timelines

• Commercially aware with experience supporting cost benefit and financial tracking

• Proficiency in MS office MS teams; Power BI and Thinkcell preferred

• Positive resilient and delivery-oriented approach

• Certification in Project Management (Prince 2 MSP and PMP) preferred

• Understanding of Change Management (Change Management Qualification preferred)

• Ability to work positively with a range of individuals involved with the project and to develop and maintain effective working relationships.