Project Manager EUAU - Supply Chain

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Project Manager for Supply Chain to lead strategic cost-saving initiatives. This role involves managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective communication with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have over five years of project management experience, preferably in supply chain, and possess strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to employee development and well-being, and help shape the future of food in the EUAU region.

Benefits

Flexible, employee-focused culture

Competitive benefits package

Recognition as a Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Project Management, preferably in Supply Chain.
• Experience with Project Management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HMM projects ensuring executional excellence.
• Collaborate with managers to develop project timelines and resource needs.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

People Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

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Project Manager EUAU - Supply Chain, Uxbridge

Client: General Mills

Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 88bee661ec50

Job Views: 1

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Our 2,500+ colleagues bring their passion to offices, manufacturing sites, R&D centers, and markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With brands like Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh, and more, we aim to be the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. We seek individuals who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.

What your role is

The Project Manager for Supply Chain is responsible for securing and accelerating the 3OP cost-saving pipeline. Managing large and complex strategic Cost Saving projects, developing project capabilities, best practices, and processes. The individual must demonstrate mastery of project management and cross-functional process knowledge to ensure end-to-end leadership and integration. The role includes guiding, coaching colleagues, and communicating with Senior Leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead strategic HMM projects from Charter stage, ensuring executional excellence using appropriate methodologies and tools, including budget management considering all E2E costs.
• Collaborate with functional managers to develop project timelines, resource needs, and success criteria. Drive efforts to accelerate implementation and increase savings.
• Track and communicate project progress to stakeholders, including Senior Leadership. Identify and mitigate risks, and ensure effective governance.
• Conduct cross-functional root cause analyses, escalate roadblocks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Review and improve the Cost Saving (HMM) Project Management framework and tools, coaching HMM Managers and Leads.
• Support Marketing in adopting project management practices across all Launch to Win projects.

What you will bring to the team

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• 5+ years in Project Management, preferably in Supply Chain
• Experience with Project Management methodology
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging from tactical to senior levels
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong organizational and people development skills
• Ability to lead across functions and work across boundaries
• Self-managing, results-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects
• Ability to assess opportunities and guide projects in uncertain situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management

What you get from us

• A Certified Great Place to Work, Best UK Workplace, and Best Workplace for Wellbeing, Development & Women
• Flexible, employee-focused culture
• Competitive benefits package

At General Mills, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. Join us and be part of our journey. Hungry to Shape the Future.