Project Manager

Manpower UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike Storage

Café

Kitchen & Communal Areas

Complimentary Tea & Coffee

Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits

Gym Facilities

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an interim Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects for a global FMCG client in a fast-paced environment. Based in Holborn, London, the role is full-time and temporary for 6 months, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary up to £48,000 p.a.

pro rata, with a mix of remote and onsite work depending on business needs. The successful candidate will own project outcomes, coordinate stakeholders, and drive alignment across multiple functions, with preferred

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Project Manager/Coordinator role within FMCG, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing or Innovation.
• Experience using task management systems, preferably Microsoft Planner.
• Strong project planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• PM qualification preferred (PMP/Prince2).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines and objectives.
• Build, maintain and optimise project plans using Microsoft Planner/Projects and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Track milestones, actions, dependencies, risks and issues.
• Facilitate project meetings with stakeholders and follow up on actions.
• Drive accountability across project teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Communicate project status and key decisions to senior stakeholders.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions to maintain momentum.
• Coordinate resources across cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
• Continuously seek process improvements in project management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Project Management certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Project Manager to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to lead and deliver cross-functional projects across the business. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes full ownership of project outcomes, and is confident driving alignment across multiple stakeholders and functions. It would be highly desirable that the successful candidate will be experienced in FMCG, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing or Innovation environments. With an ability to manage project timelines, actions, dependencies, risks and deliverables. They will act as the central point of coordination, ensuring projects remain on track, stakeholders are engaged, and tracking that the actions and business objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines and objectives.
• Build, maintain and optimise project plans using Microsoft Planner/Projects and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Track and manage project milestones, actions, dependencies, risks and issues.
• Facilitate project meetings internally & externally with our 3rd Party Manufacturers, document outcomes and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
• Drive accountability across project teams and ensure commitments are delivered on time.
• Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organisation.
• Communicate project status, risks and key decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate issues proactively, recommending solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Coordinate resources and activities across cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and ways of working and it proactively suggesting acceleration

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Project Manager or Project Coordinator role, preferably within FMCG, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing or Innovation environments.
• Experience of a task management system, preferably Microsoft Planner.
• Strong project planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong ownership mentality with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate project risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint desirable.
• Project Management qualification preferred.

Key Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability - Takes responsibility for outcomes and follows through on commitments.
• Stakeholder Management - Builds trust, manages expectations and effectively influences cross-functional teams.
• Planning & Execution - Creates detailed, actionable plans and drives delivery against milestones.
• Communication - Provides clear, concise and proactive updates to stakeholders.
• Problem Solving - Anticipates risks and implements practical solutions.
• Resilience & Adaptability - Performs effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Proactive - Ability to highlight and elevate key risks and opportunities.
• Results Focused - Delivers projects with pace, quality and efficiency.

Additional Information

Holborn working environment:

• Bike Storage
• Café
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities

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