An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Portfolio Manager to join a well-established organisation in Oldham, where your expertise will be pivotal in driving the successful implementation and continuous improvement of a diverse range of projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on bringing people together, ensuring seamless project delivery, and fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency.

You will play a central part in coordinating new product launches, international rollouts, and operational excellence initiatives, all while supporting the business’s commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. With a focus on cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement, this position offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on the company’s growth journey. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership team ensure that you can develop your skills while contributing to meaningful change.

Play a key role in managing end-to-end project delivery across technical operations, ensuring timely launches and continuous improvement initiatives are met with precision and care. Benefit from flexible working opportunities within an inclusive environment that values knowledge sharing, professional development, and supportive leadership. Work closely with stakeholders at all levels to drive best practices in project governance, risk mitigation, and process optimisation, making a real difference to the organisation’s success.

What you'll do:

As Project Portfolio Manager based in Huddersfield, you will be entrusted with overseeing the coordination of multiple complex projects spanning new product introductions, international rollouts, artwork changes, transfers, operational excellence (OpEx), and capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve orchestrating cross-functional teams within technical operations to ensure every step—from trials and validation through manufacturing and final release—is executed seamlessly. You will maintain oversight of action completion against agreed timelines while serving as the main liaison between commercial stakeholders and technical experts. By consolidating project information into transparent governance processes, you will enable informed decision-making at every level. Your ability to identify risks early on and implement effective mitigation strategies will be crucial in keeping projects on track. Additionally, you will foster an environment where best practices are shared openly across departments, ensuring that everyone understands their roles and interdependencies. Through your efforts in facilitating meetings, aligning resources with strategic priorities, supporting senior leadership reviews, and championing continuous improvement initiatives, you will help shape the future direction of the organisation’s operational capabilities.

Coordinate and manage the implementation of new product introductions, international maintenance projects, and operational excellence initiatives through effective project management processes. Act as the primary contact point for launches and maintenance projects, collaborating with both commercial and technical operations teams to define delivery dates and required steps. Consolidate all technical operations projects into a robust governance framework by tracking milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and accountability. Identify potential delays or risks early on, proactively working with stakeholders to resolve issues while escalating critical matters to the Operations Leadership Team as needed. Continuously improve tracking systems and governance structures to facilitate timely completion of actions across technical operations functions. Facilitate meetings that bring together cross-functional teams to execute project plans efficiently while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved. Assess resource requirements, identify gaps or prioritisation needs, and support decision-making processes aligned with site strategy and available resources. Ensure visibility of overall project plans in line with supply review processes by maintaining strong links with commercial PMO functions. Support senior reviews by developing content related to prioritisation activities, risk management tracking, and mitigation planning for ongoing projects. Champion continuous improvement maturity assessments and contribute actively to the roadmap journey for operational excellence.

What you bring:

To excel as Project Portfolio Manager in this organisation’s Oldham location, your background should reflect substantial experience in managing complex projects within technical operations environments. Your academic credentials—ideally in science or business—will be complemented by hands-on exposure to production processes, quality control measures, supply chain logistics or continuous improvement programmes. You bring not only formal qualifications such as Six Sigma or Lean certification but also practical know-how gained from navigating multifaceted stakeholder landscapes. Your interpersonal skills are second-to-none; you communicate clearly at all levels while nurturing collaborative relationships that drive collective success. Familiarity with ERP systems allows you to streamline workflows efficiently. Above all else, your approach is grounded in empathy for colleagues’ perspectives coupled with an unwavering commitment to safety standards and environmental stewardship. By combining analytical thinking with sensitivity towards others’ needs—and always striving for better ways of working—you set yourself apart as someone who can inspire positive change throughout the organisation.

A degree or equivalent qualification in a technical or numerical subject such as science or business provides a solid foundation for understanding complex project requirements. Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders across various business processes ensures you can navigate organisational dynamics effectively. Proven ability to facilitate business processes within operations—spanning production, quality assurance, supply chain management, technical services or continuous improvement—enables you to add value from day one. Six Sigma or Lean certification (such as Green Belt) highlights your commitment to structured problem-solving methodologies focused on continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills paired with troubleshooting abilities allow you to anticipate challenges before they arise and address them collaboratively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills empower you to keep all stakeholders informed while promoting cross-functional alignment. Experience using ERP systems supports efficient data management throughout project lifecycles. A pragmatic approach combined with proactive behaviour ensures that you consistently deliver results even when faced with competing priorities or tight deadlines. Stakeholder management expertise enables you to build trust-based relationships that foster cooperation across diverse teams. A deep understanding of safety standards and environmental responsibility underpins your approach to sustainable project delivery.

To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com

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