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Form of workAbout the Role
As the Project Manager at our Smeaton Grange facility, you will be responsible for leading and managing the execution of new Product Development projects. Your primary focus will be on macro milk and adult milk powder, involving the management of cross-functional teams. You will ensure that project timelines and budgets are adhered to while facilitating communication among internal and external stakeholders. This role is crucial for successful product launches and supporting the achievement of a2’s commercial objectives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate teams, manage timelines, and resource allocation.
- Engage with teams, manufacturers, and stakeholders using RACI charts for project updates.
- Ensure resource availability in collaboration with team members and functional heads.
- Identify and mitigate project risks.
- Manage project budgets in collaboration with internal and external parties.
- Work with New Product Development, Marketing, Production, Manufacturing, and other Business Units.
- Monitor and correct project timelines as necessary.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working in the Dairy industry is essential.
- Proven experience in Project Management within New Product Development.
- Exceptional organisational, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
Benefits
- 4 Litres of fresh a2 milk for each team member weekly.
- Enhanced paid parental leave across all locations (in Australia: 18 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer), with no minimum tenure requirement for accessing paid parental leave.
- Women's health leave - 5 days of paid leave each year for members of our team who need to manage the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or severe endometriosis.
- Juggle Street - On-demand platform for childcare (and tutoring) in Australia and New Zealand.
- Global wellbeing day – bonus day off each year.
- Remote ‘work from anywhere’ – up to 2 weeks a year.
- Hybrid working model.
- Families@a2 resource portal: webinars, podcasts, online course and connect you with experts.
- Access to our global reward and recognition platform which includes the largest employee discounts program in the world.
- Professional and personal development opportunities via Udemy (global learning platform).
- Masterclass (online learning platform with classes taught by world experts).
- Culture Club at each of our locations.
- Team member referral bonus.
- Company paid ‘Headspace’ subscription for all team members.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities to get involved in community and sustainability initiatives.
About The a2 Milk Company
Our purpose is to pioneer the future of Dairy for good.
The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. At every point The a2 Milk Company rethought how to do dairy. We do this today by pioneering:
• Science and innovation to make dairy accessible again
• The ability to rethink every element of the dairy industry
• Paying the supply chain fairly to maintain trusted and loyal relationships
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. Conventional cows’ milk contains two main types of beta casein protein, A2 protein and A1 protein – our branded milk is different from conventional cows’ milk because it comes from cows selected to naturally produce only the A2 protein type and no A1. Many consumers and healthcare professionals report that certain people who experience challenges drinking conventional cows’ milk may experience benefits when they switch to a2 Milk®.
The a2 Milk Company has products and trading activities in Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, North America, and a selection of emerging markets.
Our ‘BOLD’ company values are the guiding principles that shape our behaviour, decisions, and interactions. They serve as the compass that steers us in the right direction and unifies us through shared behaviours.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Priti Godhania on +64 27 220 5647 for a confidential discussion.
