Group CMMS Project Manager (Maintenance Reliability)

Multi-site | Hybrid Working | Northern Ireland

Hunter Savage is delighted to be partnering with a leading, well-established FMCG organisation to recruit a Group CMMS Project Manager. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to lead a group-wide maintenance transformation programme across multiple manufacturing sites.

Why this role stands out (Top 3 reasons to apply):

1. High-impact role – Lead the full rollout of a CMMS platform across a major multi-site operation
2. Strategic & visible position – Work closely with senior stakeholders across Engineering, IT, Operations & Finance
3. Hybrid & flexible working – Autonomy with a modern, supportive working environment

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology, you will take ownership of the deployment and long-term success of a CMMS platform across all manufacturing sites. You’ll drive standardisation of maintenance processes, improve asset reliability, and embed a data-driven maintenance culture across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end CMMS implementation across multiple sites
• Develop and standardise maintenance workflows (PMs, work orders, asset data, failure codes)
• Establish asset hierarchies, data standards, and governance structures
• Oversee asset data migration, validation, and ongoing data quality
• Create and maintain maintenance documentation (SOPs, job plans, BOMs)
• Align spare parts and inventory processes with Procurement and Engineering teams
• Deliver training and support to drive system adoption across sites
• Build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to track maintenance performance
• Support reliability initiatives (RCA, FMECA, PM optimisation)
• Act as a key driver of change and continuous improvement across the business

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience implementing or managing a CMMS (Fiix highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, asset management, and engineering workflows
• Experience working across multi-site or complex environments
• Demonstrated success in change management and system adoption
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong project management and organisational ability
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Background in FMCG, food manufacturing, or 24/7 production environments
• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, or reliability engineering principles
• Exposure to digital transformation or IT/OT integration projects

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Multi -site Project Engineer or Multi-site Engineering / Maintenance Engineer / planner with experience in manufacturing and food production environments who wants to play a key role in improving maintenance reliability and operational excellence and efficiency.

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:
Conor O’Hagan – Hunter Savage

All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.