Randstadis currently partnering with aglobal leader in food processing and packaging solutionsto find an experiencedProject Managerfor their Melbourne-based team.
Our client is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and "protecting what's good," providing cutting-edge technology to the world's largest food and beverage brands.
This is a6-12 month contractopportunity with the potential for extension or a transition into apermanentrole for the right candidate.
Senior Project Manager | Food & Beverage & FMCG
The Opportunity
In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for managing small-to-medium scale processing and packaging projects.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle-from work breakdown and planning to risk mitigation and final delivery.
Rate:$80 - $100 per hour + Super (negotiable based on experience).
Location:Based in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs.
Travel:Approximately 35% domestic travel within Australia to visit client sites.
What You Will Do
Project Leadership:Provide end-to-end execution, ensuring deliverables meet contract agreements and project charters.
Planning & Governance:Utilize global systems (SAP, Planview, CPM) to meet project tollgates and milestones regarding time, budget, and quality.
Risk & Change Management:Identify project risks, develop response plans,



and manage scope changes through variation orders (VOs).
Stakeholder Engagement:Manage internal and external stakeholders while securing explicit documentation and communication plans.
Continuous Improvement:Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and "Lessons Learned" methodologies to optimize systems.
Who You Are
Experience:You possess7-10+ years of proven project management experience, ideally within theFood and Beverage or FMCGindustries.
Education:A University degree inEngineeringor a related technical field is highly preferred.
Certifications:A solid foundation in Project Management fundamentals (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
Industry Interest:An interest in exploring growth areas such assustainability, wastewater, and plant-based productsis highly regarded.
Soft Skills:Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
This role offers the chance to work withglobal reusable solutionsand contribute to the success of a world-class organization during an exciting period of growth in sustainable technology.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.
We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Senior Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Melbourne