Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

PZ Cussons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Share Incentive Plan

Private medical cover

Wellbeing support

Flexible holidays

Early Friday finish

Hybrid/electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Mortgage advice

Product discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

PZ Cussons is seeking a Project Manager in Manchester to lead cross-functional marketing initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring milestones on time and projects stay on track. This role balances strategic thinking with hands-on delivery across product development, regulatory, packaging, supply chain and commercial functions.

You’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to navigate changing priorities, manage risk, and deliver impactful outcomes for our brands and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cross-functional projects in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Ability to drive alignment across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, risk management and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through delivery with on-time milestones.
• Coordinate teams and manage risk to minimise disruption.
• Provide governance updates and ensure budget controls are followed.
• Support product, packaging and business changes with accurate data and improved processes.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement and clear communication across the business.

Skills

FMCG experience

Cross-functional

Planning & risk

Governance & budgets

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Project planning systems

Job description

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what's possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Role: Project Manager, Marketing
• Location: Manchester
• Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what's possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

As a Project Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping bring products to market across our European Personal Care and Beauty portfolio. Working at the centre of cross-functional teams, you'll keep complex projects moving, align stakeholders around shared goals, and help ensure our brands remain available for consumers when and where they need them. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, giving you the opportunity to influence outcomes across product development, regulatory compliance, packaging, supply chain and commercial functions. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and driving meaningful business impact, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference.

This is a role with real influence. You'll balance competing priorities, manage risk, and build strong partnerships across the business to deliver projects that matter for our brands, customers and consumers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring key milestones are achieved on time and projects stay on track.
• Bring teams together around a shared plan, driving alignment, accountability and collaboration across multiple functions.
• Spot potential risks early and put practical solutions in place to keep projects moving forward and minimise business disruption.
• Provide clear project updates and governance, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and maintain momentum.
• Oversee project budgets and financial controls, ensuring resources are managed effectively and responsibly.
• Support successful product, packaging and business changes by maintaining accurate data and continuously improving ways of working.

What You'll Bring

• Experience managing complex projects within FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environments.
• A track record of working across cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong project planning, risk management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate changing priorities.
• Experience managing project governance, budgets, critical paths and implementation plans from start to finish.
• Confidence working with tools such as SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and project planning systems.
• An understanding of product development, regulatory requirements, supply chain operations or packaging change projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear action.

What You'll Get In Return

MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matters most. Key benefits we offer include:

• Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan
• Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support
• Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual
• 1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance
• Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice
• Discounted and complimentary PZ products
• Onsite gym (where available)

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We're committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

Dare to be bold, Discover what's possible, and Do the incredible.