Business Change - Project Manager

Premier Foods; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Cash Car Allowance

Employer pension contribution (7.5%)

Private medical insurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Premier Foods, based in Manchester, is recruiting a Project Manager to lead business change and transformation within the Premier Business Services (PBS) function. You will manage initiatives across Finance and the wider business, driving efficiency and growth in a growing, future-focused organisation.

Based in Manchester PBS, you will deliver value by steering projects from initiation to implementation, collaborating with Finance, PBS, IT and the wider business, and championing automation and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business change, transformation or process improvement projects.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability.
• A passion for continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead business change, transformation and process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Deliver projects that improve efficiency, controls, customer experience and business performance.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, PBS, IT and the wider business.
• Driving continuous improvement and challenging existing ways of working.
• Supporting automation, digital transformation and technology-enabled solutions.
• Managing project governance, risks, dependencies and delivery plans.
• Acting as a Finance workstream lead within larger programmes where required.
• Ensuring solutions are embedded successfully and deliver sustainable benefits.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Job description

Project Manager

At Premier Foods, we've redesigned our Finance organisation to create a stronger, more specialised and future-focused operating model within Premier Business Services (PBS).

As part of this transformation, we're creating exciting opportunities for talented professionals to develop their expertise, broaden their experience and help shape the future of Financial Operations.

At Premier Foods, we're investing in the future of our Premier Business Services (PBS) operation as we continue our journey towards becoming a £3bn business. Our PBS team plays a critical role in enabling growth across the organisation, driving transformation, simplifying processes and creating better experiences for our colleagues and customers.

As our investment in PBS continues, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead key business change, transformation and process improvement initiatives across Finance and the wider business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing function where you'll lead high-profile projects, work with stakeholders across the business and deliver meaningful change that supports business performance and future growth. Based within our Manchester PBS team, you'll be at the heart of initiatives that help Premier Foods become a more efficient, agile and successful organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll lead a diverse portfolio of business change, transformation and process improvement projects across PBS and the wider business. Working with stakeholders at all levels, you’ll help turn strategic ambitions into practical solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls and support growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading business change, transformation and process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Delivering projects that improve efficiency, controls, customer experience and business performance.
• Partnering with stakeholders across Finance, PBS, IT and the wider business.
• Driving continuous improvement and challenging existing ways of working.
• Supporting automation, digital transformation and technology-enabled solutions.
• Managing project governance, risks, dependencies and delivery plans.
• Acting as a Finance workstream lead within larger business-wide programmes where required.
• Ensuring solutions are embedded successfully and deliver sustainable benefits.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who thrives on delivering results, building strong relationships and making positive change happen.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering business change, transformation or process improvement projects.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability.
• A passion for continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
• A highly organised, resilient and adaptable approach.

Experience within Finance, Shared Services, Global Business Services or similar operational environments would be advantageous, alongside exposure to systems implementations, automation or digital transformation projects.

What We Offer In Return

As we continue investing in the growth of PBS, we're equally committed to investing in our people. Alongside exciting career opportunities, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Cash Car Allowance
• Up to 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee discounts with hundreds of leading retailers

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.