Global Project Manager: Innovation Portfolio
We’re working confidentially with a globally recognised consumer health and self-care business, household-name brands, genuine scale, and a portfolio of innovation projects that actually ship.
They’re after a Global Project Manager to bring order, pace and strategic clarity to their Stage Gate pipeline.
This isn’t admin-heavy project coordination. You’ll sit close to the Portfolio & PMO Director, act as a trusted advisor to leadership, and have real authority to shape which projects get backed, how they’re resourced, and how fast they move from concept to launch.
What you’ll be doing
- Plan and drive Stage Gate projects end to end: scope, resourcing, on-time/on-budget delivery
- Shape priorities with evidence-based recommendations and scenario analysis, not just status updates
- Lead cross-functional teams with real authority: R&D, Marketing, Supply, Finance, Category
- Spot risk and opportunity early, and bring leadership concise, decision-ready insight
- Own portfolio visibility and governance reporting that’s trusted, not just timely
- Challenge business cases where the commercial or financial logic doesn’t stack up
What you’ll bring
- Strong PM credentials (PMP/Prince2 or equivalent) backed by real Stage Gate / NPD experience
- Commercial and financial fluency, comfortable interpreting numbers, not just timelines
- The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and hold the line on rigour
- A track record of cutting concept-to-launch time without cutting corners
- Genuine comfort operating cross-functionally at a global level
Why this one’s worth a conversation
A seat at the table on a high-profile innovation portfolio, direct visibility with senior leadership, and a remit that’s been deliberately built with influence in mind, not just delivery.
Email: Nathan.collinson@advocate-group.co.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, sex, race, belief, or other protected characteristics.
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