Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading franchise network is seeking a Project Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract in High Wycombe. This role requires project management experience and proficiency in Smartsheet to oversee branded beverages and snacks projects. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with various stakeholders, ensuring project milestones are met. Enjoy an excellent benefits package, including enhanced pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice schemes

Breakfast and lunch items provided

Qualifications

• Desirable Smartsheet expertise.
• Project management experience in a highly networked environment.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Track and deliver NPD & EPD branded beverage & snack projects.
• Facilitate weekly department project management calls.
• Manage and share project status with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Smartsheet expertise

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management capability

Analytical skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Food & Packaging - Project Manager (FTC 14 months)

High Wycombe – HP11 2EE

Hybrid working - 3 days office based

About the Role

Working with Subway Culinary, IPC Strategic Sourcing & IPC Food Safety Quality Assurance teams to project manage branded beverages and snacks new product launches and product changes.

Leading the project management for the Commercialisation team via use of Smartsheet software.

The successful candidate will need to have project management experience and ideally Smartsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• The tracking and delivery of all NPD & EPD branded beverage & snack projects to all markets
• Facilitate weekly department & Culinary project management calls, sharing progress and risks
• Ongoing management & regular sharing of project status to internal stakeholders.
• Create new & maintain existing automated reports
• Work with value delivery manager to support business with cost-saving initiatives
• Support monthly sampling sessions
• Serve as super user for Smartsheet software for the Commercialisation team
• Continuous improvement & maintenance, exploring upgrade opportunities & management of design & functionality
• Manage Commercialisation dashboards to show KPI’s for monthly & quarterly meetings (ODG, QBR, Board, Stock obsolescence)
• Collaborate with the Commercialisation team to assess & report on capacity to the Director of Commercialisation & Quality Assurance
• Lead bi-weekly activity project calls and share minutes & actions with stakeholders

Required Skills

• Desirable Smartsheet expertise
• Project management experience in a highly networked environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders
• Self-motivated with team collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong influencing and communication skills at all levels
• Keen attention to detail and ability to present information concisely
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a high-pressure environment
• Analytical skills to evaluate data
• Strategic and commercial awareness; understanding of business and supplier strategies
• Ability to build robust partnerships
• Organized, adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on problem-solving approach
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Stakeholder management capability
• Focus on delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including enhanced pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice schemes. Plus, breakfast and lunch items are provided in the office!

Our Values

Our culture and values are central to our work and hiring process. Our three core values are:

• We are empowered - freedom to make a difference together.
• We collaborate - trust, contribution, and shared success.
• We deliver on our commitments - fulfilling promises today and tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring our employees are valued and respected. We encourage everyone to reach their potential.

About the Company

Subway is a rapidly expanding franchise network with over 41,500 stores worldwide, including more than 4,500 in Europe. IPC EMEA, owned by Subway Franchisees, was established in 2001 to leverage purchasing power for franchisees, now offering various support services and sourcing high-quality products to help franchisees succeed and remain competitive.