Senior Project Manager - Drive UK DRS Implementation

Highland Spring Ltd; Blackford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of the UK Deposit Return Scheme. In this role, you will manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and establish governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in FMCG and a formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP. Join us in driving sustainability and innovation within our industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects, ideally in FMCG.
• Strong commercial, operational, and financial acumen.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the UK DRS project across the business.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and ensure seamless integration.
• Establish robust governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Operational readiness

Education

Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

A leading beverage company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of the UK Deposit Return Scheme. In this role, you will manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and establish governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in FMCG and a formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP. Join us in driving sustainability and innovation within our industry.