Assistant Project Manager

Vinarchy group.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy group. is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of projects across our wine portfolio, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with winemaking, marketing, production, quality and compliance teams.

You will help develop plans, monitor progress, coordinate launches and packaging changes, and contribute to product development initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related discipline (desirable).
• Experience in project coordination, product development, FMCG, manufacturing or a similar environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with stage-gate project processes is preferred.
• Exposure to JDE or similar ERP systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines and feasibility assessments.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Assist with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches, packaging changes and product improvements.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of product enhancement opportunities.
• Provide project support for process improvements, systems enhancements and strategic business initiatives.
• Apply project management principles to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends, consumer preferences and competitor activity.
• Assist in gathering and analysing data to support decision-making.
• Build strong working relationships across winemaking, production, marketing, quality and compliance teams.
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Interest in PM

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Project Management/Marketing/Supply Chain

Tools

Stage-gate processes

JDE ERP

Job description

Our portfolio includesglobal icons like Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo and rising stars including Grant Burge, Petaluma, St Hugo, and Brancott Estate, plus many more. We are imaginative, ambitious, and unafraid to challenge convention as we shape the future of wine.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key supporting role in delivering projects across Vinarchy's wine portfolio. Working alongside winemaking, marketing, production, quality and compliance teams, you will help bring new products to market, improve existing products and support strategic business initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their project management career within a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines and feasibility assessments.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Assist with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches, packaging changes and product improvements.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of product enhancement opportunities.
• Provide project support for process improvements, systems enhancements and strategic business initiatives.
• Apply project management principles to drive successful outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends, consumer preferences and competitor activity.
• Assist in gathering and analysing data to support decision-making.
• Build strong working relationships across winemaking, production, marketing, quality and compliance teams.
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment to achieve project objectives.

About You

You are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities and working with diverse stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capability.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in project management and product development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related discipline (desirable).
• Experience in project coordination, product development, FMCG, manufacturing or a similar environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with stage-gate project processes is preferred.
• Exposure to JDE or similar ERP systems would be beneficial.