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Project Manager Packaging

Vacancy number: A-2-2600021
Unilever Nederland B.V. - Rotterdam (Nederland)

For our client, Unilever Nederland B.V., we are looking for a Project Manager Packaging.

Keywords

Packaging
Project Management
PPWR 2026 Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Regulatory Affairs

Profile

Are you a seasoned project manager who thrives on complexity, clear governance, and high-stakes regulatory deadlines? Unilever is looking for a Senior Project Manager Packaging to lead the cross-business PPWR 2026 compliance programme — a critical role ensuring the organisation is fully audit-ready for the new EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation by 12 August 2026.

In this position, you will drive the end-to-end PPWR 2026 programme, covering data collection, supplier engagement, governance, digital enablement and regulatory documentation. You will bring together teams across R&D, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Digital, Legal and Packaging to deliver one unified compliance strategy.

Your key responsibilities include:

Develop and lead the integrated PPWR 2026 programme plan, milestones and critical path
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across all business groups
Build and maintain a solid governance model and report to the EU R&D & Procurement SteerCo
Ensure complete and timely availability of all data required for the Declaration of Conformity and Technical Documentation
Identify risks and interdependencies, and escalate issues proactively
Align harmonised supplier data templates with Procurement, Packaging R&D and Regulatory teams
Shape requirements for digital data systems to support audit readiness
Manage external consultants, contractors and PMO resources
Track resource needs across functions and support funding discussions
Deliver clear and concise progress updates, dashboards and decision papers for senior stakeholders

Your leadership will establish a robust, scalable compliance framework that supports all business groups moving forward.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced programme leader with a structured mindset and the drive to deliver under tight regulatory deadlines.

Required experience and skills:

Senior PMO or Programme Management experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Background in regulated environments such as packaging, chemicals, sustainability or regulatory compliance
Demonstrated ability to operate at pace under tight regulatory deadlines
Strong governance, planning and risk management capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior leadership engagement
Structured, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity

Desirable experience:

Prior experience with EU packaging, sustainability or product compliance regulations
Experience working with procurement and leading supplier data collection programmes
Exposure to digital data platforms or regulatory documentation systems

Company profile

Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, with a heritage of pioneering innovation that improves everyday life. The company combines world-class science, deep consumer insight and global reach to create brands that inspire and ignite desire, making superior products accessible to billions of people worldwide.

Additional vacancy information

Reference	:	A-2-2600021
Contract	:	Temporary contract
Education	:	WO/MSc. HBO/BSc.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden	:	Project for 6 months, 24 hrs/week
Publication date	:	24-3-2026
Location	:	View location with Google Maps
Contactperson	:	Aniek Vugts
		+31 (0)88 22 77 555

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