Innovation Project Manager

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: Sunday 29th March
Interview process: Two Stage Process
Working pattern: Hybrid working 2/3 Days On-Site including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are committed to providing flexibility where needed.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.

The Recipe (About the Role)

The Innovation Project Manager plays a crucial role in driving and executing designated commercialisation projects within our innovation and renovation program, taking them from concept to launch. This involves exemplary cross-functional supervision, strict adherence to Stage-Gate governance, and a forward-thinking approach to risk management. The position skillfully aligns plans, teams, and choices to ensure launches are delivered on-time, in-full, and on-budget. These successful launches not only enhance our brand equity and margins but also increase scalability, all while contributing to the achievement of our growth strategy.

• End-to-End Project Management: Own commercialisation projects from concept to launch, maintaining consistency in scope and success metrics.
• Stage-Gate Discipline: Manage projects through governance with high-quality materials, ensuring compliance with gate criteria.
• Critical Path & Timeline Control: Create and oversee detailed plans, tracking milestones and addressing delays proactively.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate risks, maintaining a risk register and resolution log.
• Cross-Functional Supervision: Collaborate across multiple departments including Marketing, R&D, and Operations to execute plans.
• Stakeholder Communication: Deliver clear status updates and escalate issues with proposed solutions.
• Operational Readiness & Launch Execution: Manage trials, quality checks, and ensure readiness for launch.
• Benefits, Cost & Compliance: Monitor outcomes against targets and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Reporting & PMO Interface: Align with PMO standards for accurate portfolio visibility and resource management.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How:

• Experience in cross-functional NPD/renovation projects in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Expertise in Stage-Gate and project governance from concept to launch.
• Skilled in critical path planning, risk/issue management, and dependency control.
• Commercial acumen for insight, feasibility, and decision-ready gates.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Have:

• Mastery of Product Line Cycle Management and digital workflow/portfolio tools; dashboarding and portfolio analytics.
• Agile delivery practices for innovation (timeboxing, sprints, rapid experiments, PIRs).
• Prince 2 Qualification
• Agile PM experience

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus 10%
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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