Strategic Project Manager

COREcruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead impactful initiatives for a top FMCG brand in London. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong project management background in the F&B sector, driving innovation and growth through effective cross-functional collaboration. Join a high-performing team and help shape the future of food and beverage innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within F&B or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from concept to launch (NPD).
• Overseeing timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Communicating project goals and progress.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Strategic Project Manager – Iconic F&B business – London – Salary negotiable

Join a Leading FMCG Powerhouse and Shape the Future of Food & Beverage Innovation!

Are you a dynamic and results-driven project management professional with a passion for the F&B sector? We’re looking for a Strategic Projects Manager to join a high-performing team at one of the UK’s most recognised FMCG brands.This is a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives that will directly influence business growth and market success.

The Strategic Projects Manager will spearhead crucial projects across the entire business to drive growth and foster innovation.This role requires a dynamic individual who can thrive in both strategic planning and hands-on execution to elevate their brand presence and ensure this client remains the UK's favourite F&B destination.This role will ultimately report to the CEO but will take individual Project instructions from various members of the Leadership Team.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work with a leading brand in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Your role as the Strategic Project Manager will include:

• New Product Development (NPD): Managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and consumer demand.
• Channel Development: Identifying and executing opportunities to expand into new delivery and retail channels, driving reach and revenue.
• Project Delivery: Overseeing timelines, budgets, and resources across departments to ensure efficient execution and measurable impact.
• Lead end-to-end project management for NPD and channel development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Deliver project updates, KPIs, and post-launch reviews to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with business objectives.Proactively identify and mitigate risks and blockers.
• Communicate project goals and progress clearly to the wider business.

Have you achieved any of the following:

• Proven experience in project management within the F&B or FMCG industry – this is essential.
• Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, from innovation to retail launch.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and an eye for commercial opportunities.

Able to access our Central London office regularly as part of a hybrid working model

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / [e-mail]

COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors.We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.
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