Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Location:

Southampton

Contract:

6-month initial contract, with strong potential for extension

Pay: £29.71 per hour (PAYE)

We are seeking a highly organised Project Manager to support the delivery of a key settlement agreement within BAT. This role plays a crucial part in managing sample flows, coordinating cross‑functional information, tracking milestones, and ensuring strict compliance with contractual timelines.

You will work within a small, collaborative team, liaising with internal colleagues end markets, suppliers (including China), and external partners to keep processes running smoothly and on schedule.

• Request and manage samples and materials from BAT end markets and external suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Oversee sample storage, tracking, labelling, and documentation in line with BAT Customs requirements.
• Coordinate and collect data from multiple functions to support notification documentation.
• Plan and manage import/export processes for devices and consumables, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and tight deadlines.
• Support project planning, timeline tracking, and fulfilment of BAT's obligations.
• Assist with sample analysis, including tear‑down activities.
• Ensure NDAs are prepared and executed ahead of meetings, training sessions, and data exchanges.
• Provide support for monthly compliance checks, prepare meeting materials, and deliver status updates.

You will operate autonomously within a small team and regularly interact with end markets, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Strong relationship‑building and sensitive stakeholder management are essential.

• Solid understanding of the competitive new‑categories landscape (training provided after onboarding).
• Knowledge of Competitor Law (beneficial).
• Experience delivering complex projects or programme work.
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with high consequences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong coordination, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.

• Degree equivalent to BSc (Hons) Science or BEng (Hons) Engineering.

• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management experience.
• Project management background.
• Experience delivering new products to market.

If you're detail‑driven, proactive, and ready to contribute to high‑impact projects in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.