Job Description

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At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong-where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.
Closing date: 21st November
Interview process: Initial Teams interview followed by a face-to-face interview at our Burton Latimer site.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be subject to psychometric testing before a 2nd interview.
Working pattern: Requirement to be in our Burton Latimer offices two days a week, including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings -it's a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are open to providing flexibility where needed.
We're committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you.
If you possess experience in managing projects within a manufacturing or FMCG setting, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you!
In your role as an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to oversee a variety of projects with budgets ranging from 250k to over 1 million. These projects may originate from any sector within the organisation and frequently span across multiple verticals.
The Recipe (About the Role)

• Deliver Projects On Time, On Budget, as per the agreed Project Scope
• Support IT and the business to ensure an effective approach to implementation, handover and acceptance of the change
• Reporting to the IT PMO and ensuring governance is adhered to with regular reporting to the OT Programme Manager and Steering Group
• Agreement of project benefits and how these will be tracked post-implementation
• Manage a matrix project team, collaborate effectively with external suppliers and staff to achieve on-time, on-budget, in-scope delivery of project outcomes
• Define and implement a detailed delivery approach for each stage of the project lifecycle
• Produce and own all project management deliverables using the established project methodology to the right level of quality
• Produce and own the project plan and controlling, managing and monitoring project timescales and budgets, reporting variances, escalating as appropriate to overcome delays, difficulties and cost-over-runs and re-forecasting where necessary
• Build resource plans for projects and track resource utilisation, agreeing roles and responsibilities
• Continually monitors projects for risks and issues and takes the appropriate steps to mitigate
• Identify key project stakeholders and develop appropriate stakeholder communication plans
• Working alongside the wider IT PMO team to review, refine and improve processes in use and in the future

The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How

• Experience of project delivery in an FMCG / Manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of change management techniques
• Project Management Certification (Prince 2) or equivalent

Desirable Skills

• Leadership and team management experience

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus 10%
• Company Car package
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Bupa Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
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