About the job
We are looking for a highly organised and execution-focused Project Manager to bring structure, visibility and discipline to business-as-usual (BAU) operations and cross-functional initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing governance, managing delivery and ensuring key projects, particularly product development, launches and activations are executed effectively in a fast-moving, scaling organisation.
The role reports into the Marketing Function and will work cross-functionally to enable the business to scale with control, clarity and accountability.
Core Responsibilities
- Governance & Operating Rhythm Design and maintain fit-for-purpose governance, reporting and delivery cadence across business-as-usual (BAU) activities and strategic initiatives.
- Establish clear standards for scope, milestones, dependencies and decision-making.
- Provide transparent, data-led reporting on progress, risks, issues and resource constraints to support timely decision-making.
- Project & Initiative Management
- Own end-to-end project management for priority initiatives including New Product Development (NPD), product launches and market activations and campaigns.
- Develop and maintain end-to-end project plans, including critical paths and key dependencies ensuring alignment across functions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Operations, Marketing, Business Development and Finance.
- Proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies using structured mitigation plans and clear escalation paths.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Operations, Marketing, Business Development, Finance and Research and Development (R&D) to deliver projects effectively.
- Act as the central point of coordination and communication, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, timelines and decision ownership.
- Facilitate cross-functional forums, project reviews and decision checkpoints to drive alignment and momentum.
- Influence without authority, constructively resolving conflicts and driving accountability to keep initiatives on track.
- Project Management Tools & Artefacts
- Develop, implement and maintain project management toolsets, templates and artefacts (e.g. project plans, trackers, risk logs, decision logs, status reports).
- Ensure consistent use of tools and artefacts to drive clarity, accountability and execution discipline.
- Continuously evolve project management tools and ways of working to suit the scale and maturity of the organisation.BAU Coordination & Execution Support
- Bring structure and visibility to recurring operational activities, ensuring alignment to business priorities and plans.
- Support the broader leadership team with planning, prioritisation and execution insights.
- Continuous Improvement
- Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities to improve execution efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
- Capture and apply learnings from completed initiatives to strengthen future execution.
- Skills and Experience
- Skills
- Strong project and delivery management capability with a focus on execution discipline.
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, including critical path management.
- Ability to assess, manage and mitigate delivery risk proactively.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Capability to design and operate governance, reporting and decision-making frameworks.
- Analytical data-led mindset with the ability to translate delivery metrics into actionable insights.
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Clear and concise communication, able to align teams and escalate issues effectively.
- Experience5-8+ years’ experience in project or programme management.
- Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Project management certification e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent and risk management certifications.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain environments desirable.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.A chance to contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the company.
Competitive salary and benefits package.A collaborative culture that values creativity, learning, and making an impact.
Interested candidates may send their updated C.V to: hr@fixchocolatier.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
