Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

What will this role achieve?

This role is in the Commercialisation function, whose purpose is to 'lead cross functional collaboration to bring ideas and products to life' and broadly covers 4 key areas:

• Process enablement
• Cross-functional integration
• Risk mitigation
• Project portfolio management

This Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery, process management, governance & reporting of projects to bring new products and changes to existing products to market. Extraordinary execution is a core objective and result.

As well as an internal focus working on our iconic brands, this role may also have an external focus with regard to retailer own label (ROL) projects which involves forming relationships with customer contacts and gaining alignment to ROL projects and processes internally.

The role holder is responsible with the Commercialisation Controller for the delivery of projects to support the delivery of pladis growth targets. These projects can complex in terms of new technologies, high investment spend and inter-linkage with other projects. This role reports into the Commercialisation Controller and manages a team of Project Executives/Managers.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Accountable for planning, governance and delivery on time, in full for projects approved through the pladis stage and gate process & commercialisation forum.
• Process enablement is a key deliverable for the function and the Senior Project Manager.
• Drive innovation & renovation projects through the gates
• Own the process and timelines
• Track and report on the progress / issues in an accurate and timely manner. Highlight compliance to plan, key issues and risks.
• Understand Retailer processes and systems and how they interlink with pladis stage and gate to ensure that project deliverables are met for the Retailer/ customer and pladis

Risk mitigation:

• Proactively identify projects at risk, remove obstacles efficiently, and escalate issues with clear options, recommendations, and impact assessments.
• Maintain strict control of project scope, standards, and guardrails, ensuring all changes follow the Commercialisation approval process and are aligned with retailers when relevant.
• Resolve conflicts, interface problems, and resource constraints through effective prioritisation, stakeholder alignment, and timely adaptive action.
• Lead cross-functional communication, provide guidance on key project management systems and processes, and drive continuous improvements in performance and ways of working.
• Oversee end-to-end artwork delivery through Project Executives, ensuring smooth SKU/code transitions, minimising packaging write-off, and managing interdependent initiatives across markets, brands, and product/material changes.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• Experience in a Project Management role in an FMCG environment, preferably in a commercialisation function
• Commercial acumen and P&L understanding
• Strong communication skills and cross functional collaboration experience
• Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What will the interview process be?

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview - 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview - 90 minutes - a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) - this is the business's annual bonus scheme.
• Car Allowance - monthly
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership - Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme - make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.