Customer Project Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click "Apply" to get started. What will this role achieve? The role supports the VP Customer facilitating effective collaboration, supporting activation of events and projects, and working with the wider cluster agenda and integration program. It acts as a catalyst in the function for progress, ensuring decision-making across the regional leadership team and remains agile and actions are delivered and on track. The Project Manager is based in our Head Office at Chiswick Park What will be your key deliverables? Work with the VP Customer and Extended Leadership Team to ensure smooth regional delivery of agreed actions supporting the key priorities of the VP Customer and working in collaboration with internal and external partners to support these deliveries. Ensure the effective management and running of the business meeting cycle ensuring all pre-reads presentation decks are produced at high quality and circulated in advance and actions are followed up. Support with business reviews by asking key questions on behalf of the VP Customer and where applicable can understand the key risks and opportunities and the gaps that the Leader will need addressing. Attend key internal/ external meetings with the VP Customer and provide view/ input as appropriate. Uses strong critical thinking/ evaluation skills to provide succinct summaries on key business project and initiatives. Provide project management leadership on specified initiatives including big set piece activities such as commercial conferences, external events and leadership meetings. Work collectively with the broader Admin team to deliver regional activities such as conferences, UKLT diary management and Chiswick Park events. Interface with the wider pladis organisation as required; work collectively and liaise with all other business teams/ regions/ functions as necessary to support business. Bring your experience Microsoft Powerpoint advanced skills. Prioritisation and time management. Project Management. Establishing relationships. Confidence working in an FMCG culture and business rhythm. Self sufficient and motivated to get stuck in Our Purpose Bring happiness with every bite It's a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we're all unique, we also share the same values. Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they're exceptionally powerful. Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They're part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values. Our Values Purpose led - We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite Agile - We're ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers Positive - We're highly motivated optimistic, fearless, and we inspire each other to be better Resilient - We're persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward Collaborative - We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together. pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every phenomenal recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL. About Us About us p ladis was formed in 2016 and is the proud steward of more than 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. A global snacking company, pladis is based in the UK and is home to beloved brands including McVitie's and Ulker. We are also proud to distribute a carefully curated range of GODIVA chocolates exclusively for consumer-packaged goods channels around the world. pladis also owns regional brands such as Jacob's, go ahead!, Carr's, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with a wide range of snacking options including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy. Our Central Idea; 'We promise happiness to the world with every bite', extends beyond our products. For pladis it also means a genuine care and commitment to providing a happy and equal opportunity workplace for our people.  For our Privacy policy please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr