Strategic Project Manager

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Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Nottingham seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead high-impact projects supporting strategic goals. Responsibilities include managing projects across UK sites, driving cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Essential qualifications include project management experience in food manufacturing and proficiency in project tools such as MS Project. Join us to contribute to a modern, sustainable food business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Successful track record of delivering cross-functional projects on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of food production, packaging systems, and QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across multiple UK manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and define project scopes and timelines.
• Ensure projects uphold food safety, legal compliance, and product quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Food production knowledge

Education

Formal PM qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Advert

Strategic Project Manager

Based in Nottingham, with regular travel across UK manufacturing sites

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + benefits
Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for food manufacturing and driving strategic change?

We’re looking for a Group Strategic Project Manager to join the central Project Management Office at The Compleat Food Group,
based from our Nottingham site.

You’ll lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that support our strategic ambitions – from product transfers and packaging
changes to cost optimisation and process improvements.

This is a pivotal role working closely with our Executive and Management Board to ensure projects are delivered on time, within
budget, and to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across multiple UK manufacturing sites
* Coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, Technical, Procurement, NPD, Finance, Commercial)
* Define scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resources for each project
* Proactively manage risks, communicate progress, and report into senior stakeholders
* Ensure projects uphold food safety, legal compliance, and product quality standards

Types of Projects You’ll Own

* Site transfers and production line consolidations
* Complex NPD or EPD requiring significant process/packaging changes
* Procurement-driven raw material and packaging changes
* Technology or equipment upgrades
* Projects involving outsourced manufacturing partners



What We’re Looking For

Essential:

* Proven experience in project management within food manufacturing or FMCG
* Successful track record of delivering cross-functional projects on time and on budget
* Knowledge of food production, packaging systems, and QA standards
* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
* Proficiency in project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)

Desirable:

* Formal PM qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)
* Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodology experience
* Familiarity with BRC, HACCP, and UK retailer standards

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

* Strategic yet hands-on
* Naturally collaborative and commercially aware
* Resilient, adaptable, and outcome-focused
* Passionate about food and quality
* Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels

Why Join The Compleat Food Group?

We're building a modern, sustainable food business where your work will have a real and lasting impact. Join us on our journey to
shape the future of chilled prepared food in the UK.

Apply today and lead strategic transformation projects that deliver real business value.