Project Manager - Growth
About The Position
Fonterra is seeking a Project Manager to lead and support a portfolio of strategic growth projects, which may be complex, high-profile, and confidential. Projects may involve asset-related transactions, strategic partnerships, organisational change, market expansion, and other growth opportunities. The role brings structure to ambiguity, coordinates diverse stakeholders, establishes governance frameworks, and guides initiatives from concept through execution. Working closely with senior business leaders, the Project Manager translates strategy into actionable plans and provides insights and recommendations to support critical decisions. The role reports to the Head of Strategic Projects - Growth. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in the United States. The listed remuneration is $149,000–$170,000.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of strategic growth initiatives across the business.
- Translate complex or emerging opportunities into clear project plans, milestones, and governance frameworks.
- Build business cases, conduct analysis, and support investment decisions.
- Prepare executive-level insights, recommendations, and project updates.
- Coordinate stakeholders across strategy, commercial, finance, legal, and operational teams.
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and confidential information.
- Drive alignment and accountability across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
- Build sustainable capability through organisational change.
- Embed effective project disciplines, governance, and ways of working that create lasting organisational value.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration ($149k - $170k)
- A collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
