Innovation Project Manager

at  Imperial Brands

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Projects: Oversee technical end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives with Category Project Leads.
• Plan & Document: Create and maintain project plans and documentation, highlighting critical paths and variances.
• Facilitate Meetings: Coordinate and document planning workshops, stage gate meetings, and weekly stand-ups.
• Report & Communicate: Gather input for project reports and communicate risks and issues to Project Leads.
• Manage Risks: Identify, mitigate, and escalate key risks in the innovation pipeline.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements for future projects.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education & Certification: Degree in a relevant field and professional Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince 2, PMP)/experience.
• Project Management: Expertise in managing innovation/product development projects in FMCG, tobacco, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to build collaborative and influential relationships.
• Strategic & Commercial Awareness: Proficient in strategic planning, budget management, and commercial awareness.
• Risk & Process Management: Skilled in identifying, managing, and escalating project risks, and overseeing process management.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with project management tools and effective planning, managing, and reporting on complex projects.

ABOUT US

We’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process

Imperial Brands is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Innovation Project Manager to join our inclusive and innovative global FMCG business, supported by 25,000 dedicated employees.
In this dynamic role, you’ll support global end-to-end project management for cutting-edge innovation projects. Collaborate closely with Category Project Leads to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring consistent application of Project Management Practices from ideation to launch. Reporting directly to the Head of Innovation PMO, you’ll drive the successful delivery of strategic product innovations. Be a catalyst for groundbreaking advancements and make a global impact with Imperial!
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading global company. If you have a passion for innovation and project management, we want to hear from you!