Our client, a well-known FMCG manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, disciplined and commercially effective delivery of a complex manufacturing and product transition program. This is a highly confidential and evolving assignment, identifying and selecting current suppliers, coordinating SKU and production capability transfers across sites, stabilising operations post-transfer, optimising residual operations and managing approved asset and infrastructure workstreams.
Working closely with the Group leaders, GM Operations, Head of PMO and site leadership, you'll partner across Safety, Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain & Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, People and Commercial teams to establish robust governance, manage complex interdependencies and deliver on business continuity, customer service, safety, quality, cost and timing outcomes.
About the role
Develop and maintain an integrated master plan covering SKU transfers, inventory build, customer and supplier dependencies, engineering activities, asset plans and financial outcomes
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of SKU and production capability transfers, including cutover, ramp-down and stabilisation plans
Coordinate approved changes to production lines, utilities, infrastructure and operating footprints, including asset lifecycle workstreams (condition assessment, preservation, relocation, sale, disposal, decommissioning and site reinstatement)
Identify and manage operational, customer, safety, quality, supply, people, financial and reputational risks, with robust contingency planning
Build and manage project budgets,



forecasts, cash flow and benefits tracking, while proactively addressing cost variances
Provide clear, evidence-based reporting to governance forums and the Executive Leadership Team
Build trusted relationships across other sites, influencing senior leaders and technical specialists without relying on direct authority
Maintain strict confidentiality throughout, ensuring sensitive information is shared only through authorised channels
About you
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
5-6+ years' project or program management experience, including complex manufacturing, product transfer or operational transformation projects
Experience managing plant, equipment, infrastructure, commissioning, decommissioning, relocation or asset disposal workstreams
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, engineering, quality, safety, procurement and financial management
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external contractors in a matrix environment
Experience preparing executive-level governance reporting and managing complex risks, budgets and critical paths
High discretion and sound judgement when handling commercially sensitive and confidential information
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile, complex transition program with direct exposure to senior executives, in a role that will genuinely test and grow your project leadership capability.
This is a 14-month contract with the potential to become a permanent position.
Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role further.
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📌 Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Blackbook Recruitment
📍 Melbourne