Project Manager - Grenade

Mondelez International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of projects within a dynamic team. This role requires strong project management expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality and performance standards. Join a supportive team during a period of exciting growth and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects within FMCG sector.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.
• Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or Business Administration

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As part of our dynamic Project Team, this role is a huge opportunity for a project manager looking for personal and professional development. Joining Grenade's vast growing team, during this exciting period of brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding benefits.

How you will contribute

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives. Maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and manage project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all projects adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular project reviews and implement improvements as needed.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present project status reports to senior management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing projects within the FMCG sector. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions. Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Degree in project management, business administration, supply chain management is advantageous but not essential.
• Project Management certification - desirable.
• Solid understanding of core business processes within an SME environment (Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Production).

Grenade is an international active nutrition/lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong brand, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the sports and active nutrition segments. At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum. Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.