Marketing Operations Project Manager

Ottolenghi Islington; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottolenghi is seeking a Marketing Operations Project Manager based in London. This hands-on role involves managing packaging projects across multiple teams and markets, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and experience in the FMCG sector, helping to expand our grocery offerings into new markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in an FMCG environment with international distribution.
• Proven track record in project management and packaging workflows.
• Comfortable working with manufacturers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path for all launch projects and communicate milestones.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of global packaging projects.
• Track marketing performance and retail activations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

Ottolenghi is expanding its best-selling grocery range into new markets, and we’re looking for a Marketing Operations Project Manager to help make that happen. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who’s 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 we’re 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!