Project Manager APAC

About the role

The Project Manager APAC manages all key projects related to product launches, product changes and business development opportunities, from launch through to post-execution review. The role leads multi-functional teams by defining, planning, tracking and managing project deliverables, and reviews, strengthens and champions project management processes and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects of varying size and value, understanding their interdependencies and synergies
• Champion the Stage Gate process and its associated behaviours
• Prepare key project documentation throughout the lifecycle (charters, business cases, financial templates)
• Use PM tools to prepare, track and report on the project plan and status
• Plan overall activity execution and milestones, create timelines and drive deliverables to due dates
• Identify resource needs and work with senior leadership to support projects
• Lead cross-functional team meetings, manage stakeholder relationships and involve functional expertise in key decisions
• Analyse risks, identify conflicts and escalate issues to the project sponsor
• Conduct lessons learned, share findings and educate the team to improve project management skills across the business

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (preferred)
• Project Management qualification
• 5+ years of CPG industry experience, preferably in regulated FMCG or pharma, within project management
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects
• Proven ability to deliver projects within scope, budget and timeline, and creative problem solving

Required skills

• Project management and planning, with strong organisational and communication skills
• Stage Gate processes and life cycle management
• Advanced skills in MS Project or other project management tools and methodologies
• Change management, conflict management and stakeholder management