Change Manager 6 month FTC

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Project or Change Manager to drive strategic transformation. You will oversee diverse change projects impacting logistics, operations, and infrastructure. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. Join a company committed to career growth and internal promotion.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Discounts on restaurant brands

Qualifications

• Experienced change or project manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Background in managing budgets and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver change projects aligned to the group's finance strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into tangible project plans.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and manage matrix teams.

Skills

APM or Prince2 qualification

End-to-end project lifecycle management

Budget management

Cross-functional team leadership

Strategy translation

Food manufacturing experience

Business analysis background

SAP knowledge

ERP implementation experience

Change management

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday - Friday, core hours

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project or Change Manager with a passion for driving strategic transformation across a large business. You'll work across the entire group, delivering a diverse portfolio of change projects that impact everything from logistics and operations to people and infrastructure. You'll be working closely with the Head of Business Transformation to translate high-level strategy into actionable project plans, managing delivery from end to end.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver change projects aligned to the group's finance strategy
• Translate strategic objectives into tangible project plans with clear deliverables and milestones
• Lead cross-functional meetings and manage matrix teams to ensure delivery
• Own full project lifecycle: scoping, planning, execution, risk/issue management, and budget control
• Provide regular portfolio updates to senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice in project and change delivery

About You

You're an experienced change or project manager that enjoys working across a variety of functions and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You're ready to dive deep into operational processes, lead change, and make a tangible impact.

You bring not only technical project skills, but the ability to engage and influence people at all levels of the organisation. If you're someone who wants to be part of a business that is growing and future-focused, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• APM or Prince2 qualification
• Strong end-to-end project lifecycle management experience
• Proven experience managing budgets, risks, and project governance
• Confident running meetings and leading cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate strategy into action
• Experience in food manufacturing or fast-moving industries
• Background in business analysis
• SAP knowledge or ERP implementation experience
• Experience working on cross-functional business transformation programmes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.