Project Manager – PMO

About this role

Position Summary

The Project Manager – PMO will oversee the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across the organization’s value chain, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, R&D, Quality, and IT. This role ensures strong governance, effective prioritization, and seamless execution in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Projects may include new product introductions (NPI), supply chain optimization, systems implementations, site initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Job Details

• **Work Setup:** Work-from-home
• **Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM AEST
• **Holidays:** Follows Australian Public Holidays

Key Responsibilities

Project & Portfolio Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects.
• Establish and maintain PMO governance, standards, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.

Execution & Leadership

• Drive effective communication and stakeholder engagement across business units.
• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure alignment with operational priorities and FMCG trading cycles.

Quality, Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation and quality controls.
• Prepare and deliver executive updates and steering committee reports.
• Monitor performance against KPIs to ensure minimal disruption to production and customer service.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven project management experience in fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to high-risk food manufacturing (red meat or seafood experience is highly desirable).
• Experience with NPI/NPD or R&D processes.
• Capital project management experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and operations.
• Advanced skills in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, or similar).
• Strong business case development, financial awaren...