Projects & Executive Support Manager

Job Purpose
This role exists to provide dynamic and agile support to senior leadership, combining approximately 70% project management responsibilities with 30% executive assistant support. This position requires a highly organized and agile professional who can navigate a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and shift seamlessly between strategic coordination and high-level administrative tasks. The job holder will contribute to key business decisions, with direct exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership. Success in this role depends on strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to drive initiatives while supporting senior leadership. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management (70%):

• Drive end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and defined outcomes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective project meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through across teams.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity.
• Support resource planning and optimize workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and dashboards to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.

Executive Support (30%):

• Prepare reports and communications with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support to senior leaders, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of key events, such as board meetings, leadership offsites, and internal engagements.
• Serve as a key point of contact between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, executive support, or a related function within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in Greek and English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is considered as an asset.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.
• Benefits: meal vouchers, private medical care, pension fund, annual bonus (which is performance-based and linked to the achievement of individual and company goals).
• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.