1. E2E responsibility to deliver brand-specific innovation / renovation projects(with mid-to-high level of complexity) on-time, on-budget, through flawlessexecution.
2. Effectively manage project scope changes through proactive and opencommunication with internal and external stakeholders. Create alternativescenarios and adapt project plan to continuously strive for project performance.
3. Apply project management tools and competencies to ensure the desirability,viability and feasibility for an on-scope, on-time and on-quality delivery ofprojects in compliance with requirements.
4. Ensure adequate resources (i.e., people, budget, equipment, production slots)are allocated to the project.
5. Ensure appropriate protection of knowledge and project results.
LEADERSHIP
1. Enable results through others with or without authority in a matrix organizationand agile mindset.
2. Embrace details and ambiguity while keeping a general view to reducecomplexity and to strive for rapid but informed management decisions.
3. Coach and develop within the project team to deliver the highest value,fostering team cohesion and collaboration within and across R&D Units,Technical and Business Units and with external partners.
4. Contribute to developing project management capabilities in R&D Community,e.g., coaching new / other project managers.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & NETWORKING
1. Identify and engage with stakeholders creating synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners and external partners.
2. Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; ensure all relevant stakeholders are continuously informed of project status, risks, issues and action
3. Ensure effective, on-time decision making by providing deciders with the relevant information and recommendations.
BUSINESS ACUMEN
1. Contribute to an impactful business/commercial success by considering the whole picture of the project.
2. Ensure and communicate business relevance with project team working towards a shared goal.
3. Verify sustainable business value by continuously evaluating and challenging project purpose.
Job Requirement:
1. Has a minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in R&D, out of which minimum 2 years in Operations and/or Technical Functions
2. A plus experience in a commercial role (e.g., I&R Manager in the market) with deep category knowledge
3. Has a minimum 4 years project management experience including End to End
4. Has demonstrated required project management competencies - technical, leadership & business skills within a cross/functional team
5. Has worked a matrix like structure in a functionally structured environment
6. Has demonstrated courage and resilience and the agility and ability to solve problems
7. Has proven highly effective communication skills (presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees)
