Project Manager – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

AG Barr Group

Commercial Project Manager managing AG Barr’s significant Commercial Project Portfolio. Overseeing multiple projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.

Posted 6/5/2026contractMiddlebrook • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementNPD project managementEPD project managementproject planningrisk managementaction item trackingresource allocationdata analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

time managementorganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsproblem solvinganalytical thinkingcritical thinkingstakeholder management

Certifications & Qualifications

project management qualifications

Industry Keywords

FMCGproject status reportingcross-functional coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End to End Project Management:
Manage NPD and EPD projects all the way from inception to launch
Maintain a comprehensive, real-time overview of projects, including their status, timelines, dependencies and risks
Develop and manage project plans, ensuring that all projects are progressing towards their goals and staying on schedule
Proactively identify potential risks, roadblocks, and conflicts within and between projects and develop mitigation strategies
Facilitate regular project meetings ensuring they are efficient, productive, and focused on key actions and decisions
Action and Task Management:
Capture, document, and track all action items and decisions arising
Assign clear ownership for each action item to the appropriate individual or team
Escalate overdue or critical action items to relevant project sponsors or management
Resource and Stakeholder Management:
Help to identify and allocate resources needed for the successful execution of projects.
Coordinate with various stakeholders, cross functionally, to ensure projects are sufficiently resourced and any gaps are highlighted
Communicate project updates, progress, and challenges to all relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Reporting and Analytics:
Generate regular status reports for management, highlighting progress, risks, and resource needs
Use data and metrics to analyse project performance and identify areas for process improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant Project Management qualifications are preferred, but not essential
Project management experience and delivery in an FMCG environment
Significant time management and organisational skills
Advanced communication and presentation skills - both written and verbal
Proactive problem solving
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Alignment with AG Barr behaviours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
Defined contribution Pension
Up to 34 days holiday
Flexible holiday trading
Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content