Senior Program Manager
5 days ago
Manchester
Location - Central Manchester Salary - 6 Figure Package Overview The Senior Programme Manager will lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives across the FMCG business. This role oversees end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring that projects are executed effectively, on time, and within budget. The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex programmes in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment. Key Responsibilities include: Programme Leadership: • Own and manage the overall programme roadmap across multiple business areas including transformation, new product development (NPD), supply chain, commercial operations, and manufacturing., • Ensure alignment of all programmes with business strategy and organisational priorities. Project Delivery & Governance: • Develop and maintain programme plans, budgets, timelines, and governance frameworks., • Identify, assess, and manage risks, dependencies, and issues across workstreams., • Ensure project delivery meets quality standards and stakeholder expectations. Team Management: • Lead, mentor, and develop a small cross-functional project team., • Allocate resources effectively and support capability building within the team. Stakeholder Engagement: • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across R&D, supply chain, operations, marketing, finance, and commercial teams., • Provide structured communication, updates, reporting, and programme insights to senior leadership. Cross-Functional Programme Delivery: • Lead end-to-end NPD programme delivery from concept to launch., • Manage supply chain and operational improvement initiatives, including optimisation projects and cost-saving programmes., • Oversee large-scale transformation projects such as system upgrades, process redesign, or organisational change., • Manage complex operational programmes such as facility expansions, line installations, or manufacturing site relocations. Continuous Improvement: • Drive consistency in programme management ways of working, tools, and templates., • Support organisational development through best-practice project delivery standards. Skills & Experience: • Proven experience leading large, multi-workstream programmes in the FMCG or closely related sector., • Strong understanding of NPD processes, supply chain operations, and transformation methodologies., • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership., • Experience leading and developing small teams., • Excellent project governance, risk management, and planning skills., • Ability to work in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment with competing priorities. Personal Attributes: • Highly organised, structured, and delivery-focused., • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build trust., • Proactive problem solver, adaptable, and resilient., • Collaborative team player who can operate across functions and geographies.