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Project Manager- Food Industry

  • Location:

    Dublin

  • Sector:

    Food Production & FMCG

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Next Generation

  • Contact email:

    kate.curran@nextgeneration.ie

  • Job ref:

    JOB-13926_1726147288

  • Published:

    27 days ago

Job Title: Project Manager (PMO)- Food Industry
Location: Dublin (Hybrid, with some travel to Ireland and UK)

Please note your visa must allow you to travel to the UK to apply for this role.

Company Overview:
Our client, a leading Irish food manufacturing company are seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to support business growth through effective project management. The ideal candidate will come from a food industry background, have some exposure to manufacturing processes and have a proven track record of leading cross functional project teams in the past.


Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of PMO, this role involves managing cross-functional projects that align with the company's strategic objectives. You'll collaborate across departments to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Portfolio Management: Oversee strategic project portfolios and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Project Support: Promote continuous improvement and ensure smooth project execution through structured project management practices.
  • Process Development: Help develop and improve project management processes aligned with the PMO.
  • Strategic Alignment: Ensure projects support the company's overall strategy and objectives.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 2-4 years' FMCG experience, preferably in food
  • Strong project management and organisational skills, a project management qualification (e.g Prince2) is preferable
  • IT proficiency (Teams, Excel, OneNote)
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience is a bonus

Hybrid working offered, with some travel to sites in Ireland and the UK.

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Kate Curran from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 016629120

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