Project Manager

Project Manager
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Site Project Manager – 3-Year Fixed Term Contract

? Location: Porto Alto, Portugal (Onsite – Factory)

? Contract Type: 3-Year FTC

? Salary Range: Competitive

? Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:00 or 9:00–18:00

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and
- driven Site Project Manager to lead and oversee key transformation and transfer projects at our Porto Alto manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As the Site Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving
- scale supply chain and operational initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will work closely with
- functional teams and senior stakeholders to optimise processes, strengthen governance, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all
  - level project management activities, ensuring governance, reporting, and methodologies are effectively applied.
• Manage project delivery
  -
  - end, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams across R&D, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and IT to deliver seamless project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement communication and change management plans to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure project objectives are achieved.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in supply chain management, including at least 3 years of
  - level project management experience.
• Proven success in leading and delivering
  - scale projects within a complex, global organisation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and
  - making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a
  - paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Desirable:

• Experience within an FMCG, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment.
• Professional project management certification (e. g. , PMP, PRINCE2).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus (up to 20%).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and free daily meals from the onsite canteen.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a global organisation.

Apply today to join our team in Porto Alto and play a key role in shaping the future of our operations.