Senior Project Manager (7 years of experience in FMCG/Pharma Required)

Purpose of the Role

Leads and manages projects of medium to high complexity related to new product launches and

supporting optimisation of existing products. Responsibilities encompass risk and project management,

stakeholder engagement at commercial, operational and leadership levels. It requires to follow the

stage/gate process, providing prioritisation for the project team

Key Accountabilities & Performance Indicators

1. Project and risk management

Deliver projects of varying complexity on time and in full, covering new product introductions:

development, in-licensing, geo-expansion of commercial launches to market. When needed,

support product and network optimisation: site transfers, dual sourcing, compliance, and

regulatory initiatives, ensuring continuity of supply and commercial alignment.

Integrate commercial considerations throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with

marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure market readiness and successful

launch.

Lead, steer, and empower cross-functional teams, fostering effectiveness, performance, cohesion,

and decisive action.

Champion the stage/gate process, managing budgets, risks, and commercial and operational

milestones.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective escalation and

decision-making.

Responsible of project timelines from creation to completion, proactively communicating progress,

variations and changes to all relevant parties.

Identify and mitigate risks and issues, removing obstacles and escalating as appropriate to

maintain delivery commitments.

2. System excellency

Expertly use Planview, the iNova project management tool, to capture and maintain cost, benefits,

resources, milestones, risks, and commercial metrics.

Ensure high-quality, complete, and timely data inputs to enable consistent and accurate reporting

across workstreams and individuals. Proactively maintain project KPIs and documentation to

support strategic reviews and decision-making.

3. Continuous improvement

Contribute to the advancement of project management capabilities through post-launch reviews

and enhancements to processes, data, and systems.

Identify, advocate, and implement improvements to increase iNova's performance and efficiency.

Share insights and lessons learned to support organisational learning and future project success.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in FMCG/ Pharma industry, working across multiple geographies

Minimum 7 years of project management experience and 4 years being involved with Marketing,

R&D, Procurement, Regulatory, Medical functions

Experience in launching new product on the marketplace or managing product site transfer, either

in R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or through a PMO, in several markets or with several

factories/external manufacturers

Project Management Certification (or proven equivalent experience)

Additional Requirements / Working Conditions

Able to work and participate in meetings across different time zones