Senior Project Manager

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Senior Project Manager

Location:

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex projects and programmes within a fast-paced and evolving environment. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of Launch Managers, ensuring the consistent application of project management standards, and supporting the successful execution of strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery excellence, strengthening governance, and enabling cross-functional collaboration, while supporting continuous improvement across project and programme management practices.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Launch Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects to support delivery against organisational priorities.

• Establish and maintain effective project and program management practices, including defining project scope, objectives, strategies, resources, and costs.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of end-to-end project plans, ensuring clear status reporting and effective risk management.

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project priorities, risks, and blockers.
• Communicate changes to project deliverables and timelines clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.

• Ensure all projects adhere to governance processes, producing necessary documentation and maintaining accurate trackers.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and establish best practices for future initiatives.

• Develop and implement agile ways of working to support an entrepreneurial and responsive approach within project teams.
• Drive process improvements and critical business-wide initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Resolve project-related conflicts through skilled negotiation, tact, and diplomacy.

You are an experienced project management professional with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives and leading teams in a structured, results‑oriented environment. You bring a balanced approach, combining delivery discipline with the ability to operate effectively in changing business conditions.

• Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in project and program management, ideally within FMCG, pharmaceutical, or health & beauty sectors.
• Strong leadership capability with a collaborative style and a track record of leading teams through change.
• Commercial acumen and a solid understanding of business functions, including experience with NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to managing change.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Energy, resilience, and a strong personal drive to achieve ambitious goals.

At Thornton & Ross our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" motivates us every day. We give much in return:

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on‑site EV charging.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus many more employee benefits and celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.