Project Manager - Initiatives Lead

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Company Description We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager – Initiatives Lead to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to lead and deliver a portfolio of projects, including new product introductions, change initiatives, promotional activities and complexity reduction programs. You will bring a structured project management approach, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to business objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for: End-to-end management of initiatives, from feasibility through to implementation and post-launch review Leading project planning, including defining scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation strategies Coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, and external partners) to ensure seamless delivery Developing clear project documentation, including business cases, project plans, status reports, and updates Facilitating project governance forums to drive alignment, decision-making, and accountability across stakeholders Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively identifying and resolving barriers to delivery Overseeing trial and launch readiness activities, ensuring alignment across materials, systems, and resources Partnering with stakeholders to manage transitions and changes in line with project timelines Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce complexity across projects Ensuring all projects are delivered in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards, on time and within budget Supporting and managing facility and site requirements as part of project delivery Qualifications We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Strong, proven project management experience, ideally within FMCG or a similarly fast-paced, complex environment Demonstrated experience delivering multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, timelines and project risks A structured, outcomes-focused approach, with excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving capability Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Formal project management training or certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) highly regarded Tertiary qualification at bachelor’s level or equivalent Additional Information Perks Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity Enjoy half a day off on your birthday. Medical Insurance for you and your family. Income Protection and Life Insurance. Learning and development programs to support personal growth. Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases. Are you up for this challenge? If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ( NZ.Talent@jdecoffee.com ). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. Note: no applications are handled via e-mail. We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. Videos To Watch