Meals Growth Programme Manager

Dynamic project management role whereby no two days will be the same
- Develop your career whilst utilising your skills in this exciting 6-month FTC
- Mentone location | Hybrid working arrangements

**The Business**

Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic and enduring brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 6 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Our purpose is to delight our customers with delicious and convenient food, yesterday, today and forever.
Of course, along with brands, and great assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is - **GREAT PEOPLE**, and that is where you come in

**The Role**

The Meals Growth Programme Manager is responsible for supporting the meals commercial team with delivering the meals growth strategy. The strategy has been developed with a number of workstreams to drive improved performance. This role will co-ordinate and support the stream leads in delivering the strategy. The main duties will include but not be limited to;
- Work closely with the project sponsor, Head of PMO, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to update the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for delivery of the programme
- Support the stream leads to continually update key milestones across the programme key dependencies, identification and mitigation of any risks, monitor progress and ensure effective and efficient delivery of the programme
- Establish financial projections and the budgeting requirements to support the meals growth strategy
- Manage the programme financials and work with the steam leads to develop targets and close financial gaps whilst managing the programme spend within budget
- Management of third-party agencies supporting the meals growth strategy
- Lead, motivate and inspire stream leads and teams with clear vision whilst driving accountability

**The Person**

To be successful within this role, you will have experience in managing end to end projects as well as the following skills and experience.
- Marketing degree qualification or relevant discipline (Masters preferred)
- 7-10 years’ experience within a Marketing related role
- Strong project and programme management experience
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Exposure/experience within the FMCG food and manufacturing space

**What we offer you**

At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to;
- Generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging and hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Take home products for you and your family to enjoy
- Free access to our onsite gym (Mentone) as well as access to an onsite Childcare Centre
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
- Patties people; hungry humble and focussed. Join us now