Your responsibilities include:
- Designs and implements an effective ECO Operations Project Management Office to provide standardized project & portfolio management support and ensure proficient project delivery.
- Works with business leaders to ensure project alignment with BSC & Global Logistics Strategic Project Objectives including Best 4 Quality Strategic Objectives.
- Manages a project prioritization process synchronized with rest of world Logistics PMO roles, that enables profitable and sustainable growth.
- Manages project costs, project schedule, and project pipeline to agreed plan.
- Recognises and communicates team successes to local and global Logistics management.
- Manages projects: Develops project plans outlining work plans, timelines, roles and resources; Identifies and leads cross-functional project team comprised of project managers, functional experts and local country managers; Manages team progress to ensure achievement of all milestones and deliverables; Provides updates to senior management and all stakeholders of progress through frequent communications of findings at regular intervals via reports and meetings.
- Develops recommendations: Develops and delivers project recommendations to senior management and all stakeholders; Presents changes in business strategy including key markets, distribution channels, pricing, processes and organization; Develops implementation strategy.
- Manages implementation of projects: Develops implementation plan outlining work plans, timelines, roles and resources; Identifies and leads implementation team including local country representatives; Works with local country and functional team members to ensure that all supporting infrastructure including program guidelines, processes, training programs, organizational structure and new roles are developed and communicated.
We are looking for an academic with 5-10 years of experience in Project Management with a good knowledge of
global supply chain processes. Affinity and experience with data analysis, dashboards and process improvement methodologies (lean, Six sigma).
Furthermore, we expect the individual to have:
- Proven project management skills with the ability to lead cross functional teams;
- Strong communication, problem- and conflict-solving skills with displayed ability to communicate to all levels of the organization at the appropriate level of detail and complexity;
- Successful leadership, project management and cross functional management to drive change;
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the business from both a local and global point of view;
- Multiplier with team spirit and with a passion for improvement empowering people to embark on the improvement journey;
- Strong relationship-building skills based on reliability, integrity, and respect;
- Coaching and team development abilities;
- Self-motivated and High energy;
- Travel up to 15% can be expected.