Project Manager

Project Manager, Brand Change & Innovation, Scotch Category

Location: Menstrie, Scotland

12 month Fixed Term Contract
 

Join Our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Have you ever wanted to walk into a bar or a shop see a product and say:  "I did that! I saw that through from concept to commercialisation, into production, and onto the shelf."  Yes? Then this could be the role for you.

About the Role 

This exciting role is within the SCOTCH CATEGORY, Brand Change & Innovation team which delivers projects for Diageo Innovation, Global Brand Teams and Markets. Scotch Category Brand Change & Innovation is set up to deliver Innovation, Renovation, Limited time offerings & VAP across our iconic Scotch & Malt Whisky portfolio, including Johnnie Walker, Buchanan’s, J&B, Bell’s, Black & White, White Horse, Talisker, Singleton, Mortlach

As a Project Manager in Scotch Category you’ll deliver Brand Change projects by leading cross-functional teams developing new products & redesigning existing products to meet customer briefs in terms of quality, cost and time. You will play a key role in delivering Diageo’s Sustainability targets across our product portfolio, alongside delivering significant productivity improvements

Support the Brand Change Manager in delivering the project pipeline and working to support our key stakeholders (inside and outside of wider Brand Change teams) to deliver our brand ambitions.

Ensure the application of required project planning, budgeting, tracking, reporting and stakeholder communications processes to demonstrate required rigour of project management. Develop packaging components to product development and manufacturing interface standards.

This role will give the successful candidate great exposure to many of the functions within Diageo, including Marketing, Innovation, Sustainability, Procurement, Distillation & Maturation, Manufacturing, Finance, Data and Supply Chain. A fantastic platform where you can demonstrate your leadership & technical skills to ensure successful project delivery.

About you

We’re looking for people with character: motivated, resilient, and open-minded. You’ll be commercially astute; target driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also be ready to build strong relationships with customers, and everyone you work with.

You will have a degree level qualification or equivalent, ideally in a technical area. Institute of Packaging Diploma or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake training. Demonstrate Strong project management skills with sound knowledge of a wide range of packaging materials and processes including, liquid development, new product commercialization, design and development of packaging and materials. As well as material manufacturing, handling, transportation, and transit robustness. An ability to implement risk management practices and techniques and develop sound understanding of new product development process. Excellent organisation, report preparation, and presentation skills.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.
 

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Contributary pension scheme

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Annual bonus

• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all. 

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.