International Project Manager

International Project Manager

Permanent

Based in St Albans/WFH

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the growth of the Premier Foods International Business Unit through efficient management of a range of projects, whether it be the introduction of a new product in an existing market, existing product development or operationally entering a new market. You will be the face of International for the Project Management team in Premier Foods. 

Premier Foods is investing in its International division with the vision to grow its core brands worldwide being a core pillar of the business.

What we need from you?

• International market project management experience 
• Project management formal qualification eg. Prince2
• Understanding of Gate system based project management 
• Managing multiple projects at any one time 
• Financial awareness [being able to read and critique a P&L] – profit and budget management skills 
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Excel & PowerPoin

• Food related experience 
• Retail buying/Technical experience 
• Food manufacturing processes awareness
• Route to market (RTM) set up  

What you'll be doing?

• Planning and scheduling project timelines to deliver assigned projects on time and to specification 
• Construction and management of effective cross functional teams leading resources from marketing, sales, finance, procurement, technical, supply chain and R&D 
• Coordinating and supporting various project delivery activities within the assigned projects on a day-to-day basis, including issue identification, progress reporting and on-schedule achievement of project deliverables 
• Identifying emerging issues, risks, problems or variance to the agreed project objectives, plan, budget and scope. Where appropriate, providing recommendations on potential courses of action and escalating to the project Commercial owner 
• Assisting the project owner on the development of business cases to support e.g new product, service or supply infrastructure investments 
• Manage all projects in accordance with Premier’s ‘Gate’ system 
• To project manage the development, assessment, and market introduction of new Products and/or Services in line with overall business strategy 
• Establishment of effective vendor/key supplier relationships to support new business ventures 
• Establishment and measurement of KPI’s for product and service development 
• Working in conjunction with other teams, ensure that all projects under your control comply with local regulatory rules 
• Proactively manage ongoing process improvement & change management to ensure best-in-class project planning and delivery 
• The role is assigned to International projects; International travel might take place from time to time. 

What we offer you in return...?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.