Senior Project Manager (Melbourne)

Senior Project Manager | Food & Beverage & FMCG Randstad is currently partnering with a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions to find an experienced Project Manager for their Melbourne-based team. Our client is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and "protecting what’s good," providing cutting‑edge technology to the world’s largest food and beverage brands. This is a 6–12 month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or a transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. The Opportunity In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for managing small‑to‑medium scale processing and packaging projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle—from work breakdown and planning to risk mitigation and final delivery.
- Rate: $80 – $100 per hour + Super (negotiable based on experience).
- Location: Based in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs.
- Travel: Approximately 35% domestic travel within Australia to visit client sites. What You Will Do
- Project Leadership: Provide end‑to‑end execution, ensuring deliverables meet contract agreements and project charters.
- Planning & Governance: Utilize global systems (SAP, Planview, CPM) to meet project tollgates and milestones regarding time, budget, and quality.
- Risk & Change Management: Identify project risks, develop response plans, and manage scope changes through variation orders (VOs).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage internal and external stakeholders while securing explicit documentation and communication plans.
- Continuous Improvement: Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and "Lessons Learned" methodologies to optimize systems. Who You Are
- Experience: You possess 7‑10+ years of proven project management experience, ideally within the Food and Beverage or FMCG industries.
- Education: A University degree in Engineering or a related technical field is highly preferred.
- Certifications: A solid foundation in Project Management fundamentals (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
- Industry Interest: An interest in exploring growth areas such as sustainability, wastewater, and plant‑based products is highly regarded.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Why Join? This role offers the chance to work with global reusable solutions and contribute to the success of a world‑class organization during an exciting period of growth in sustainable technology. Ready to take the next step? Apply now or contact Alessandra Hernandez directly
- At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsnc3