Project Manager

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured work-life balance

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Project Manager to lead a major logistics transformation at their Rochdale site. This role entails coordinating resources and stakeholders to ensure a smooth operational transition. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex projects, particularly in logistics and supply chain environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 and a structured work-life balance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with logistics, supply chain or outsourcing environments.
• Knowledge of 3PL transitions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the full cross-functional project plan.
• Act as the central contact for internal departments and external partners.
• Oversee process mapping, SOP development and data setup.
• Drive progress against timelines and manage updates.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PRINCE2, PMP or Agile certification

Job description

Lead a major logistics transformation for our Rochdale site, ensuring a smooth operational transition through expert cross‑functional project leadership.

What you will be doing

As our Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind the mobilisation of resources and the coordination of stakeholders to ensure our logistics transition is delivered on time and with minimal disruption. Working 37.5 hours per week (with an early finish on Fridays), you will report to the Logistics Operations Lead, UK and act as the primary glue between Procurement, Operations, Finance and IT.

• Project Governance: Develop and own the full cross-functional project plan, establishing clear accountabilities and leading regular steering meetings.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the central point of contact for internal departments and external partners, ensuring alignment from planning through to go‑live.
• Operational Readiness: Oversee process mapping, SOP development and data setup to ensure a smooth transition to outsourced solutions.
• Execution & Reporting: Drive progress against timelines, manage RAID logs and provide transparent updates to senior leadership.

What you will bring

We are looking for a disciplined leader who thrives in dynamic environments and possesses the analytical rigour to handle complex change programmes. You should be a collaborative problem-solver who can bring diverse teams together toward a shared goal.

• Experience: Proven track record in managing complex, cross‑functional projects or change programmes, specifically within logistics, supply chain or outsourcing environments. Experience with 3PL transitions is highly desirable.
• Hard Skills: Exceptional planning and project governance skills, with the ability to manage technical workstreams like process mapping and service level alignment. A certification in PRINCE2, PMP or Agile is preferred.
• Soft Skills: A "make it happen" mindset with the resilience to handle ambiguity. You must be a confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders across all levels of the business.

This is a high‑impact opportunity to own a critical piece of Danish Crown’s UK logistics strategy. You will have the autonomy to shape the project governance and the "make it happen" culture required to deliver a successful 6‑month outsourcing transition. For the right candidate, this role offers the chance to showcase leadership excellence within a major multi‑site network, operating in an environment that values proactive problem‑solving and disciplined execution.

Beyond the competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000, you will benefit from a structured work‑life balance and a supportive team culture. You won't just be managing a project; you will be embedding best practices and capturing lessons learned that will influence how we deliver future initiatives across the UK. It’s an environment where your expertise is respected and your contribution to our continuous improvement is genuinely valued.

About us

Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.

Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.

Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.