Project Manager Leeds Head Office (12 months FTC)

Part time Hours Are you an experienced Project Manager who has delivered transformation projects? Would you like to make an impact within our UK Supply Chain organization? How will you make an impact? Based at our UK Head Office in Leeds, working within a highly collaborative matrixed environment, this role will oversee a cross functional project team of up to 8 colleagues on a part time basis. You will be coordinating multiple workstreams over the next 12 months, ensuring that we meet the project goals successfully. You will provide regular updates to several Senior level stakeholders within the organization, giving your recommendations to the project SteerCo. You will also have line management responsibility for 1 colleague.

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and a cross‑functional team, providing clear direction on purpose, deliverables and timelines.
• Drive strong governance through weekly project meetings, SteerCo updates, decision‑making materials and comprehensive documentation.
• Ensure effective change management and business engagement, partnering closely with Site Directors, HR and wider stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple business functions to secure specialist input and ensure compliant and robust project solutions.

What will you need to succeed? You will be an experienced Project Manager who has previously managed complex, multi-workstream projects within a global matrix organisation. Further, you will ideally have;

• Strong project governance, planning and risk management skills.
• A formal Project Management qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and influence decision making at SteerCo level.
• Independent, structured and confident operating with autonomy.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of producing high-quality reports and recommendations with data analysis
• Ability to bring clarity and focus across multiple workstreams and competing priorities

What can we offer? We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and bonus scheme. We also provide BUPA Healthcare, and other flexible benefits. How To Apply The closing date for applications is Friday 13th March 2026. For additional information, please reach out to Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner (ramci@arlafoods.com) Shape the Future of Dairy Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. Ref. 106068