Transformation Programme Manager

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE

Permanent, Full Time (Hybrid)

WHERE PEOPLE, BRANDS AND PURPOSE COME TOGETHER 

Premier Foods is on an ambitious growth journey, with exciting plans spanning international expansion, supply chain investment, technology transformation, process simplification and M&A integration.

As a Transformation Programme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping to deliver this change. Working at the centre of the organisation, you’ll support enterprise‑wide transformation programmes, ensuring strategic plans are translated into meaningful, measurable outcomes.

This is a high‑profile oppork closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to major initiatives across the ortunity to wbusiness, including M&A integration, end‑to‑end process improvement and strategy development.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and evolving PMO activity to support delivery of the Enterprise Plan and transformation programmes


• Establishing clear governance, tracking and reporting to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery


• Managing programme actions, investment approvals and progress tracking across multiple initiatives


• Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify risks, remove barriers and maintain delivery momentum


• Supporting M&A integration activity, tracking workstreams and providing high-quality analysis and insight


• Contributing to end-to-end process improvement initiatives across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and HR


• Owning key workstreams, identifying challenges, defining solutions and supporting implementation


• Supporting the annual strategy refresh process, delivering insightful analysis and clear recommendations


• Helping to embed a more consistent and effective approach to transformation across the organisation


• Contributing to the development of a PMO centre of excellence, driving best practice and continuous improvement

What we need from you

• Demonstrable experience across corporate and/or consulting environments


• Strong programme or project management capability in a multi-functional setting


• Proven experience of working within structured governance frameworks


• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of key financial drivers


• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders


• Ability to think end-to-end, understanding how functions connect across the business


• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities at pace


• Strong analytical mindset with curiosity and a continuous improvement focus

What we offer you in return

• A high-impact role working on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives


• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making


• Clear opportunities for career development within Strategy & Transformation


• A collaborative and supportive working environment focused on growth


• Competitive salary and benefits package

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.