Growth Programme Manager

Warburtons Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bakery brand is seeking a Programme Manager to drive complex cross-functional initiatives that create innovative food solutions. The role involves managing multiple projects, aligning them with business objectives, overseeing budgets, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in programme management within the FMCG sector and strong leadership capabilities. Benefits include a car allowance, profit share, and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.

Benefits

Car allowance

Profit Share

Pension

Employee Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Life Assurance

Extra Dough Discount

Holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Permanent Disability Benefit

Long Service Awards

Ride To Work Scheme

Payroll Giving

Retirement Gifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme/project management within FMCG or food environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent knowledge of End to End processes (Ideation through to execution).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programmes that span multiple projects.
• Align initiatives with business strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies.
• Engage senior stakeholders providing clear updates.
• Oversee budgets and resources.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Job description

Company description :

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job description :

The Recipe

Join the UK's largest bakery brand as we shape the future of food innovation.

At Warburtons, were not just baking bread

were driving change. Our Strategic Growth team is at the heart of creating new opportunities, developing breakthrough products, and delivering long-term value for our customers and business.

Were looking for a Programme Manager

to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that transform ideas into reality. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on strategic thinking, collaboration, and delivering measurable impact.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

Lead and manage programmes that span multiple projects within Commercial, Innovation and Strategic Growth.

Align initiatives with business strategy, ensuring they deliver tangible benefits and competitive advantage to deliver our exciting 5 year plan.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, managing dependencies and driving accountability.

Engage senior stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Oversee budgets and resources, ensuring efficient delivery and value for investment.

Champion innovation, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Responsible for the total Innovation project pipeline / plan for the Innovation Team to ensure it is being project managed effectively and in line with 5 year plan.

Lead multi-functional Innovation feasibility studies for medium and large projects to create a combined technical / commercial recommendation

Responsible for developing realistic Innovation project and quality plans, providing regular and accurate project reports to stakeholders highlighting launch updates, timelines, P&L and risks.

Responsible for managing risks associated with all Innovation projects, ensuring they are identified, assessed and mitigated.

Lead all post-launch reviews, ensuring comprehensive review of the project, lessons learned are documented recorded and utilised on subsequent projects.

Lead and drive continuous improvement across Innovation processes, procedures and compliance, ensuring best practice identified and embedded.

Lead and manage the Project managers within the innovation team

Essential Ingredients

Proven experience in programme / project management within FMCG, food, or innovation-led environments.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.

Excellent communication and influencing skills.

A passion for innovation and growth.

Excellent knowledge of End to End processes (Ideation through to execution and in store)

Experience of leading cross-functional, medium to large Innovation launches within FMCG or innovation led environments.

Excellent knowledge of best practice programme management processes.

Customer focus :

understands the underlying business needs and issues associated with a project

Extra Dough

We care about your wellbeing, and we know great benefits matter. In return for your hard work, heres what you can look forward to :

• Car allowance
• Profit Share
• Pension
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Life Assurance
• Extra Dough Discount

Profit Share

When Warburtons does well, so do you. Our discretionary profit share rewards your commitment based on last years company performance.

Pension

Our award-winning Defined Contribution pension plan comes with generous contributions and flexible investment options.

Employee Wellbeing Support

From a confidential helpline to Help@Hands 24 / 7 virtual GP, physio, nutrition, life coaching, and mental health supportfor you and your family.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Full maternity pay for 6 months and 2 weeks paternity pay, because family comes first.

Life Assurance

Peace of mind from day one.

Extra Dough Discount

Enjoy discounts and offers through our dedicated platform.

Other benefits include :

• Holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Permanent Disability Benefit
• Long Service Awards
• Ride To Work Scheme
• Payroll Giving
• Retirement Gifts

Fully stocked kitchens with our delicious products

At Warburtons, its how we rollputting people first, looking after each other, and making every day a little better.