Project Manager (Innovation)

Sanitarium-Health-Food-Company; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

On-site gym

Mental health support

Wellbeing allowance

Health and wellbeing programs

Growth and development opportunities

Supportive, purpose-led workplace

Job summary

Sanitarium is seeking an Innovation Project Manager for a fixed-term contract to drive timely delivery of innovation initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and shepherd projects from planning through delivery, influencing stakeholders and keeping momentum across the business.

The role requires proven project delivery in FMCG, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work across functions with strong planning, communication, and

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience delivering projects in food-related FMCG.
• Bachelor-level qualification in Project Management, Science, Marketing, Management or Engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of approved innovation projects.
• Bring together cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Develop clear project plans and manage resources effectively.
• Keep stakeholders informed on project progress.
• Monitor deadlines, milestones and deliverables.
• Identify challenges and keep projects moving.
• Coordinate meetings and resources across the business.
• Build relationships and align multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Planning & time-management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy / self-motivation

Team supervision

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/Science/Marketing/Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovation Project Manager

Who are we?

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic Australian-owned business producing some of Australia’s leading food and beverage brands, including Weet-Bix, UP&GO, So Good and The Alternative Dairy Co.

The Interim Project Manager Role

Are you a strong project manager who loves bringing people together and turning plans into results?

Sanitarium is looking for an experienced Innovation Project Manager for a fixed term contract to lead the timely and effective delivery of innovation projects across the business.

This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving from planning through to delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of the business, influence key stakeholders and play an important role in delivering our innovation agenda.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of approved innovation projects.
• Bring together cross-functional teams to achieve agreed business objectives.
• Develop clear project plans and manage resources effectively.
• Keep key stakeholders informed on project progress.
• Monitor deadlines, milestones and project deliverables.
• Identify challenges, make recommendations and keep projects moving.
• Coordinate meetings and resources across different areas of the business.
• Build strong relationships and create alignment across multidisciplinary teams

About you

You are an organised, proactive and commercially minded project professional who knows how to bring people together and get things done.

You’re comfortable working across different functions, managing multiple priorities and influencing stakeholders to keep projects on track.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering projects.
• At least three years’ experience within food-related FMCG.
• Experience working with or supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management capability.
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• A relevant bachelor-level qualification in Project Management, Science, Marketing, Management or Engineering.
• A current Australian driver’s licence.

What will help you succeed

You will be someone who:

• Brings energy and momentum to projects.
• Plans ahead and keeps people focused on key milestones.
• Builds strong relationships across different functions.
• Confidently influences and gains stakeholder buy‑in.
• Makes decisions and takes ownership when challenges arise.
• Communicates clearly and confidently.
• Stays organised and effective when priorities compete.
• Keeps projects focused on delivering the right outcome.

Benefits of working at Sanitarium

At Sanitarium, we support our people both at work and beyond. Benefits include:

• Early finish every Friday
• On‑site gym and complimentary access to a fitness app
• Mental health support for you and your immediate family
• $100 each year to support your wellbeing journey
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• World‑class growth and development opportunities and pathways
• A supportive, purpose‑led workplace where you can make a positive difference