- Company Name
- Hilton Foods
- Job Title
- Senior Project Manager
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Senior Project Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead delivery of high‑impact strategic transformation projects across global manufacturing operations, aligning delivery with the Groupwide Genesis programme. Drive change management, standard implementation, and technology integration to establish new operating models and measurable KPIs.
**Expectations**
* Achieve immediate, measurable impact as a contract‑based leader.
* Operate autonomously while supporting senior leadership and the Strategic Projects Director.
* Deliver multi‑year initiatives within scope, schedule, and budget.
* Ensure alignment with ISO standards, KPI targets, and the new Target Operating Model.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Oversee multiple concurrent transformation programmes within manufacturing and supply chain.
* Implement and standardise manufacturing KPIs, ISO‑aligned processes, and a Centre of Excellence.
* Lead change management activities to embed new operating models and value‑stream processes (e.g., Procure‑to‑Pay).
* Drive procurement system, ERP, and AI tool implementation across production environments.
* Conduct value‑stream mapping and target operating model design.
* Manage third‑party vendors, cross‑functional teams, and global stakeholder communication.
* Apply project governance: RAID logs, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and status reporting.
* Use Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models as appropriate.
* Ensure adherence to EPMO standards and reporting structures.
**Required Skills**
* Proven experience managing complex, multi‑project programmes in manufacturing or supply chain.
* Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, KPIs, ISO standards, and process excellence.
* Expertise in change‑management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
* Experience implementing enterprise systems (Procurement, ERP, AI).
* Strong stakeholder management and cross‑global communication.
* Proficiency in project governance, risk & issue management, and reporting.
* Ability to lead value‑stream mapping and target operating model development.
* Comfortable with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
* Vendor and third‑party management experience.
**Required Education & Certifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
* Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or MSP) preferred.
* Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent process‑excellence credential is an advantage.
Huntingdon, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
07-01-2026