Asahi Beverages

Commercial Project Manager - ABV

Asahi Beverages Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Food and Beverage Services · 201-500 employees

13 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

The Commercial Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of innovation and brand projects from concept to launch. They will facilitate cross-functional collaboration across departments such as Supply, Finance, and Manufacturing to ensure project milestones and governance are met.

What they look for

Project management Product development Stakeholder management Stage & Gate methodology Financial modelling Risk management Communication Analytical skills Problem solving Cross-functional collaboration Project planning Governance Master data management FMCG industry knowledge

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in project management or product development within the FMCG, food, or beverage sectors. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Stage & Gate methodologies, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships are essential.

Full description

Your Impact

Join the Innovation & Disruption team and play a pivotal role in bringing some of Australia's most loved alcohol brands to market. As Commercial Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of innovation, brand and shopper marketing projects from concept approval through to launch, partnering with stakeholders across Commercial, Supply and Manufacturing to turn great ideas into successful products and experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio, delivering projects that make a tangible impact on our brands, customers and consumers.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of innovation, brand and commercial projects from approval through to launch.
  • Drive project timelines, governance and stakeholder alignment through the Stage & Gate process.
  • Facilitate project meetings, track progress and maintain momentum to ensure successful delivery.
  • Partner with cross functional teams across Innovation, Brand, Supply, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing.
  • Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and critical milestones.
  • Coordinate key commercial processes including financial modelling, testing and master data activities.
  • Provide clear project updates and insights to support effective decision making.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and ways of working.

 

About You

  • Experience in project management, product development or commercial project delivery within FMCG, food or beverage.
  • Strong project planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience working across cross functional teams to deliver business outcomes.
  • Understanding of Stage & Gate methodologies and project management principles.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
  • Proven problem solving and analytical skills, with a focus on achieving practical outcomes.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and passion for bringing ideas to life.

 

Why Asahi Beverages?

 

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.

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