METSA OPUS-Magnum One PMO Lead
Job Description
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METSA OPUS-Magnum One PMO Lead
Scope: METSA
Location: İstanbul
Terms & Conditions: Fixed-Term -12 Months
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE
The METSA OPUS-Magnum One PMO Lead plays a critical role in the successful deployment and separation of the newly listed Ice Cream business across the METSA region. Partnering closely with the BU Deployment Lead, this role provides PMO leadership to ensure fully standalone systems, organisations, and processes are delivered across Wave 3 and Wave 4 markets.
This position sits at the heart of a high‑priority global programme, offering the opportunity to drive execution excellence, influence senior stakeholders, and build deep expertise in large‑scale transformation and separation programmes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Governance & Control
Establish and enforce PMO governance standards across all METSA OPUS deployment workstreams.
Prepare and manage agendas, decision papers, minutes, and action trackers for key programme governance forums.
Planning & Scheduling
Own the development, integration, and execution of Wave 3 and Wave 4 METSA OPUS deployment plans across METSA markets.
Track milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple markets, ensuring alignment to global timelines.
Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
Maintain and actively manage logs, ensuring early identification and resolution of risks and issues.
Develop mitigation scenarios and escalate critical risks and dependencies to senior leadership as required.
Reporting & Performance Insights
Consolidate market and workstream updates into clear, concise executive dashboards.
Provide accurate, timely, and insight‑driven reporting to the BU Deployment Lead and Global PMO.
Stakeholder Engagement
Coordinate closely with METSA market deployment teams, the global METSA OPUS programme office, and functional leads.
Facilitate alignment across internal and external stakeholders to support effective decision‑making and delivery.
Resource & Budget Tracking
Support regional resource planning and capacity management for METSA OPUS deployment activities.
Track deployment‑related budgets, identify variances, and support mitigation planning.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in PMO or project management roles within large‑scale transformation, separation, or complex business change programmes.
Proven experience delivering large‑scale systems implementations in multi‑geography, multi‑disciplinary environments.
Strong understanding of deployment planning, programme governance, and risk management.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder networks across multiple countries and cultures.
Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple overlapping deadlines while maintaining high‑quality output.
Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI and planning tools).
Preferred
PMO, MSP, PMP, or equivalent programme/project management certification.
Prior experience in carve‑out, separation, or standalone business deployments.
Leadership – Critical Behaviours & Competencies
Personal Mastery: Demonstrates high standards, emotional intelligence, and empathy in complex, high‑pressure environments.
Passion for High Performance: Drives results at pace, takes accountability, and ensures disciplined execution.
Talent Catalyst: Coaches and empowers others, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and capability building.
Purpose & Service: Leads with humility, integrity, and a strong service mindset.
Business Acumen: Applies sound commercial judgment to enable sustainable, purpose‑led growth.
Consumer Love: Understands consumer needs and market dynamics, anchoring decisions in value creation.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
· We are all about growth
· We operate with speed and simplicity
· We win together with fun
· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
· We care and challenge
· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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 The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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.