Short Summary
Step into a newly created role where you’ll lead NPD projects, align with third-party manufacturers, and manage supply chain deliverables—driving commercial results with cross-functional teams across supply chain, quality, and marketing.
Position Description
Our Story:
The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.
The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.
Your Role:
Are you a natural project leader with a passion for cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end product development? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join The a2 Milk Company as our External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Project Manager and take ownership of exciting new product initiatives across our growing ANZ business.
In this newly created role, you'll lead NPD project execution, align innovation with third-party manufacturing partners, and manage key supply chain deliverables that support commercial outcomes. You’ll work closely with key internal and external stakeholders in supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and with impact.
More about You
There has never been a more exciting time to bring your FMCG project management experience and join a progressive, innovative and supportive team to lead and manage the execution of new product development projects.
To be successful in this role you will need;
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing complex projects in FMCG, beverage or food production environments
- A strong background in supply chain, food science, or operations
- Expertise in project planning, managing budgets and resources, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation
- Confidence in managing external manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams
- Proven leadership and cross-functional team management in complex projects
- Experience with project management frameworks (RACI)
- A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset aligned to our BOLD values
Why join The a2 Milk Company?
The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.