Strategic Project Manager

Talent Guardian is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed FMCG business to recruit a Strategic Projects Manager to play a key role in driving growth, operational transformation and commercial value creation across the UK.

This is a high-impact role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.
Operating within a rapidly expanding category, our client is scaling through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially minded and analytically strong professional to contribute to the next phase of development.

The Role
Reporting into the UK Operations leadership team, you will lead and deliver a range of strategic projects that support the organisation’s continued expansion and operational optimisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end strategic projects across commercial, operational and supply chain functions
• Identifying opportunities to improve margin performance through pricing, product mix and operational efficiencies
• Supporting category strategy development to drive innovation and portfolio growth
• Contributing to expansion strategy across indirect and alternative sales channels
• Assessing manufacturing and logistics footprints to optimise cost and performance
• Supporting sourcing strategy development and supplier negotiations
• Driving initiatives to enhance customer experience across multiple brands
• Preparing insights, recommendations and presentations for executive leadership
• Facilitating workshops and stakeholder sessions across UK business units

This role offers a clear pathway into broader commercial or operational leadership positions as the organisation continues to grow.
About You We are seeking a highly driven and structured individual with strong analytical capability and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years’ experience within a top-tier strategy consulting environment
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects independently
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• German or French language skills would be highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, investor-backed FMCG business
• Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• Clear progression pathway into senior leadership roles
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in long-term incentive programmes linked to business growth

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