About Your New Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Innovation Team within a fast-paced FMCG seafood environment. This role is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional projects that support the development and delivery of the business blueprint and pipeline, while also enabling broader innovation and business transformation priorities.
As a senior leader, you will act as both a driver of delivery and a trusted influencer, guiding stakeholders through ambiguity, alignment challenges, and change. You will bring strong end-to-end project management discipline, combined with the presence and communication skills required to lead across functions and external partners.
Leadership, Influence & 2IC Support
• Act as a senior project leader and trusted partner to the Innovation Manager, providing strong delivery support and leadership coverage when required
• Directly manage and develop one team member, providing clear direction, coaching, regular feedback, and support for capability growth
• Influence outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement, structured communication, and disciplined cross functional follow through, while respecting functional expertise and diverse perspectives
• Lead with empathy and sound judgement, proactively identifying and resolving delivery blockers through collaboration, constructive challenge, and decisive action when required
• Track key decisions, actions, and outcomes to ensure accountability and timely follow through across the Innovation portfolio
• Demonstrate strong communication skills across all levels to build credible, trusted relationships and effectively influence stakeholders
What’s in it for you?
• Hybrid working arrangements (3:2 split)
• Located in our recently refurbished Sydney Olympic Park office, including access to a dedicated Innovation Kitchen to support hands-on NPD and testing
• Strong focus on learning and development in a business that continues to evolve, including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Being part of a global organisation with expanding career opportunities
• Discounted seafood
• Generous Helly Hansen discount
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid birthday leave
Our people each contribute in diverse ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it, and we can do safely.
We believe that a culture of inclusion leads to diversity of experience, perspective and thinking, which in turn, leads to an amazing place to work and unlocks better outcomes for our people.
Ready to Apply?
If this is a story you want to be part of, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, or for a confidential conversation, please contact annie.hunt@tassal.com.au
