Local Project Manager - Hybrid

The Role

The Local Project Manager will be the central figure in bringing the Unify program to life in the Iberia Cluster. Unify is a transformational program designed to make Imperial Brands PLC more efficient, simplified, and data-led, with the ultimate goal of embedding new processes and systems that deliver measurable value for markets.

You will be responsible for the market’s end-to-end project plan, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring the successful landing of the program locally. You will oversee test, cutover, transition, go-live, and hypercare activities, coordinate with business leaders, IT, and other stakeholders, and manage risks and dependencies.

This is a highly visible, challenging, and rewarding role that requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of your market, driving business transformation and ensuring the Unify program achieves its ambitious objectives.

Please note that this role is for 18 months, starting January 2026 and ending June 2027

Location: Madrid - Hybrid (within country)

Principal Accountabilities

• Own the market’s end-to-end project plan and drive successful go-live and hypercare execution.
• Lead testing activities including SIT, UAT, PVT, defining entry/exit criteria, and coordinating with SMEs and testers.
• Coordinate data migration and cleansing activities, supporting Data SPOCs, resolving defects, and ensuring local readiness.
• Manage legacy system transitions and decommissioning in coordination with Local IT and global programme teams.
• Drive business readiness and change adoption, supporting Local IT Leads, Super Users, and Change Champions.
• Chair market governance forums, report progress to sponsors, and escalate issues through defined governance channels.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong experience in managing complex projects, including testing, cutover, and transition phases.
• Solid understanding of data migration, cleansing, and validation in ERP programmes.
• Experience in legacy system decommissioning and coordinating IT/BAU transitions.
• Ability to lead stakeholder engagement and governance, reporting to sponsors and steering committees.
• Track record of driving business transformation and change adoption locally.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, managing multiple streams and dependencies simultaneously.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.