Senior Transformation Project Manager-Innovation and Product Development

Body Shop (The); London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Body Shop is seeking a Senior Transformation Project Manager to lead innovation and product development projects. This role involves project planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have FMCG experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

6% non-contributory pension plan

23 days holiday

50% staff discount

Access to product sample sales

Exclusive deals & discounts via Perks at Work

LOVE money for personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG environment, preferably beauty industry.
• Experience in managing complex projects focusing on organizational change.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans for product development.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and project governance.
• Track project progress and produce performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Centric PLM

Job description

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and were not going anywhere. Its an exciting time to join us as were under new ownership and recruiting for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous new Head Office in Brighton.

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good thats us. Over 40 years later, were proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. Were the original ethical beauty brand. Weve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. Were all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. Were never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Were fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone whos not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

Are you driven to make a real difference? Are you passionate about Innovation and Product Development?

If so, we would love you to join our team as a Senior Transformation Project Manager- Innovation & Product Development to lead the ideation, planning, and execution of transformation projects aimed to enhance The Body Shop's Global Innovation and Product Development process. This includes the selection and implementation of project management technologies and ensuring successful delivery within scope, time and budget.

This is an opportunity to do more than just a day job, youll belong to a team which values you and your skills, and you will be able to thrive in your own way with our support.

More About The Role

Develop and implement a project plan to transform the Body Shop's end-to-end innovation and product launch process, including the deployment of project management technologies and tools.

Ensure that all relevant internal and external stakeholders are engaged and onboarded to the project.

Manage interdependencies, risks, and opportunities, ensuring that timelines and costs of change are maintained according to plan.

Lead business development efforts and obtain necessary approvals where required.

Track project progress by identifying and mitigating risks, while ensuring adherence to milestones.

Produce reports that analyze project performance and provide insights to inform decision-making.

Establish project governance to ensure that stakeholders, including leadership, are aware of the project's status and risks.

Lead all necessary meetings, including Steering Committee meetings, project meetings, and financial reviews.

Develop a clear communication plan for internal and external stakeholders within the Operations function.

What We Look For

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.

Strong Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence others.

Proven experience in managing complex projects, ideally with the focus on organisational change or transformation.

Over 5 years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, preferably with in-depth knowledge of the beauty industry and product innovation and development processes.

Proven experience in budgetary control.

Experience in change management, including the development of communication strategies, training and support for affected stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks

Knowledge of project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, Centric PLM).

Familiarity with project management frameworks such as Agile and Waterfall, and practical experience in applying these methodologies

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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