Project Manager Initiatives Lead

Were looking for an experienced Project Manager Initiatives Lead to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Youll partner closely with crossfunctional stakeholders to lead and deliver a portfolio of projects including new product introductions change initiatives promotional activities and complexity reduction programs.

You will bring a structured project management approach ensuring initiatives are delivered on time within scope and budget and aligned to business objectives.

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• End-to-end management of initiatives from feasibility through to implementation and post-launch review
• Leading project planning including defining scope timelines milestones resources and risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. Supply Chain R&D Procurement and external partners) to ensure seamless delivery
• Developing clear project documentation including business cases project plans status reports and updates
• Facilitating project governance forums to drive alignment decision-making and accountability across stakeholders
• Managing project risks issues and dependencies proactively identifying and resolving barriers to delivery
• Overseeing trial and launch readiness activities ensuring alignment across materials systems and resources
• Partnering with stakeholders to manage transitions and changes in line with project timelines
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce complexity across projects
• Ensuring all projects are delivered in line with safety quality and compliance standards on time and within budget
• Supporting and managing facility and site requirements as part of project delivery

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Strong proven project management experience ideally within FMCG or a similarly fast-paced complex environment
• Demonstrated experience delivering multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation
• Strong commercial awareness including experience managing budgets timelines and project risks
• A structured outcomes-focused approach with excellent planning organisation and problem-solving capability
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g. PRINCE2 PMP) highly regarded
• Tertiary qualification at bachelors level or equivalent

Additional Information :

Perks

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands and access to discounted staff purchases.

 Are you up for this challenge 

If so please grab a cuppa brush up your CV and apply now (its really easy we promise). If you have any questions youd like to ask before applying feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peets in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

JDE Peets - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper is the worlds leading pure-play coffee company with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our Reignite the Amazing strategy we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peets LOR and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time