Marketing Operations Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Marketing Operations Project Manager to expand its grocery range. This hands-on role involves coordinating multiple projects across teams and markets, managing packaging workflows and marketing activities, and requires a strong communicator with a keen interest in food trends. If you're ready to make a significant impact within a collaborative team, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment, scaling international distribution.
• Proven track record in project management and artwork/packaging workflows.
• Comfortable working with manufacturers, designers, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path for all launch projects and ensure milestones are communicated.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of global packaging projects.
• Track and report on marketing performance and retail activations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

Job Description

Ottolenghi is expanding its best-selling grocery range into new markets, and were looking for a Marketing Operations Project Manager to help make that happen. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone whos organised, detail-focused, and experienced in managing packaging, projects, and processes across multiple teams and markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the critical path for all launch projects, ensuring milestones, risks, and deliverables are communicated effectively to all stakeholders
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of global packaging projects, from briefing to artwork sign-off
• Creation of best-in-class brand decks - that can engage prospective customers across the globe in why Ottolenghi is the right brand to back in ingredients & flavours
• Coordinate brand assets and product info for retail and distribution partners
• Support marketing and PR activity including product sampling, events, and influencer campaigns
• Build collaborative relationships and assist in managing third-party distributors, optimising sales, and delivering marketing activation programs. Adapt and scale successful local initiatives for global use.
• Track and report on marketing performance and retail activations

What were looking for:

• 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment, scaling international distribution
• Proven track record in project management and artwork/packaging workflows
• Confident communicator that can rally teams, nudge for deadlines, and build great relationships internally & externally
• You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying calm, prioritising clearly, and problem-solving on the spot
• Comfortable working with manufacturers, designers, and external partners
• A genuine interest in food and emerging consumer trends

If you're looking for a varied role in a small, collaborative team and want to help bring Ottolenghi products to a wider audience we'd love to hear from you!

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