Job Description
About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for a someone seeking to make a difference and add value. The ideal candidate will have solid experience managing cross-functional, complex global projects and will help mature our delivery capabilities, promote alignment, and predictability through transparency and identification/coordination of dependencies and risks. You are an ideal candidate if you are highly organized and structured, have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, can work across multiple time zones, and excel in a fast-paced environment with rapid change.
Requirements
Project Execution
Effectively takes projects independently inclusive of all aspects from original concept through final implementation
Selects and tailors the best project delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) on enterprise projects including planning, organizing, monitoring, risk management, managing budget, project closure activities, and enforcing best practices
Manages the integration of vendor tasks, and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables as part of a consolidated project plan
Provides structure to milestones and leads the organization to achieve them
Structures and facilitates effective meetings and ensures a focus on achieving the necessary outcomes
Experience managing different types of business projects (GBS Transitions, Transformation, Software Implementation…)
Navigates group and organizational dynamics including identifying issues that may impact project outcomes and effectively works to resolve conflict leading through roadblocks, and escalating in a timely manner to ensure no surprises
Leadership
Leads teams and manages stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement
Efficiently identifies and removes roadblocks to project execution.
Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas to fruition
Models developing relationships across organization, leveraging them to work through barriers
Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change
Exhibits extensive knowledge of current and emerging project management practices and applies them in projects
Communication
Responsible for all project communications to leadership, the stakeholder community, and the project team
Proactively understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Project Scoping
Build the required project structure including concept, oversight, communication, and the team
Identifies and works with Resource Managers to acquire necessary team members in a matrix environment
Creates Project Charter, facilitates definition of scope, and milestone deliverables inclusive of vendor-related contracts
Qualifications
At least 5 years of relevant experience managing projects independently, with PMO, SAFe, project, program, or portfolio management.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Engineering, or related Analytical field required, MBA is a plus
Certification in either: PMP, PRINCE2, ScrumMaster, SAFe, or Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus
Experience with business development, solution development, project/program management, and project delivery
Experience with PPM tools, Monday.com, Jira, MS Project, or any other is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Change Management knowledge or experience a plus
Flexibility to adjust to new demands with a sense of urgency. Must have the ability to embrace a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid change
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global teams while maintaining focus on outcomes and/or removing barriers
Ability to handle multiple projects, problem-solving skills, and attention to details
A team player with energy and enthusiasm to motivate and engage others
Highly proficient PC skills (specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook required)
Experienced Project Management within the Food/Beverage Industry and/or Global Business Services (GBS) organizations is a bonus!