Supply Chain Project Manager

Overview This role is responsible for providing Project Management for a selection of Supply Chain Transformation projects to support this overarching strategy. The projects in scope from this role will be from the following programmes: - Raw Materials Productivity Programme (Fuel 4 Growth and Strategic Purchases) - Logistics Transformation Programme - Insourcing Programme - Supply Chain Transformation Programme - Or other strategic priorities in Supply Chain Responsibilities The role does this by: - Managing delivery milestones and governance for assigned projects. This includes creating and maintaining detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines, and tracking progress against baselines - Maintaining accurate project documentation such as RAID logs, governance documents (Charter, Contract, LP), and status reports. The PM ensures these are kept current and accessible to stakeholders - Facilitating governance routines and reporting by coordinating inputs for stage gate submissions, preparing updates for programme dashboards, and supporting benefit tracking and closure activities - Tracking risks, issues, and dependencies across projects, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation. The PM will work closely with Project Leads and Sponsors to resolve blockers and maintain delivery momentum - Driving compliance with stage gate processes by prompting completion of required documentation and supporting teams in understanding governance requirements and tools - Coordinating cross-functional activities to keep projects on track, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned on deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities - Providing structure and discipline to project delivery without driving content or decisions. The PM supports Project Leads in execution while respecting their ownership of scope, benefits, and direction - Flexing across multiple programmes as needed, adapting to shifting priorities and supporting emerging strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain Transformation agenda Originally posted on Himalayas