Associate Project Manager, Transformation Delivery

Job Description

Job Title: GBS Associate Project Manager, Transformation Delivery

GBS Associate Project Manager – Transformation Delivery

The Kraft Heinz Global Business Services (GBS) organization is establishing a Project Management Center of Excellence (COE) with a team of Project Management professionals to lead high-profile, complex transformation projects while helping to facilitate successful agile delivery using a combination of Waterfall/Lean/Agile practices. The ideal candidate will have relevant project management experience and experience facilitating cross-team planning to help mature our delivery capabilities and promote alignment and predictability through transparency and identification/coordination of dependencies and risks. You are an ideal candidate if you are highly organized, have a solid track record of successfully leading/ assisting in the management of global, complex programs, have strong communication skills, can work across multiple time zones, and excel in a fast-paced environment with rapid change.

Requirements

Project Execution (50%)
 

• Supports program, portfolio or project managers in administrative task enabling better delivery of the project.
• Monitors, analyzes and evaluates project performance (Cost, Quality and Time) in relation to agreed business case.
• Reports project performance to the program, portfolio or project manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Collects all project status reports and arrange for appropriate management reporting.
• Supports the process of deploying project –management- best practices and lessons learned.
• Analyzes the portfolio development and reports progress and issues back to the project manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Takes the first steps in leading/managing smaller projects.
• Contributes/leads Project Management best practices contributions and PMO improvement initiatives.

Communication (25%)
 

• Responsible for all project communications to leadership, the stakeholder community, and project team
• Proactively understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Leadership (15%)
 

• Works under the guidance of Project, Program or Portfolio Manager in bigger programs and takes the first steps in working independently in smaller projects.
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders, ensuring optimal information- and communication flow regarding project progress, issues, dependencies and risks.
• Leads teams and manages stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement.
• Efficiently identifies and removes roadblocks to project execution.

Project Scoping (10%)
 

• Build the required project structure including concept, oversight, communication, and the team.
• Assists in creating Project Charter, facilitates definition of scope, and milestone deliverables inclusive of vendor related contracts.
• Identify the scope activities and build projects milestone schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with PMO, Project, Program or Portfolio management
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Engineering, or related Analytical field required
•  Certification in either: PMP, PRINCE2, ScrumMaster, Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus
• Experience with business development, solution development, project/program management, and project delivery
• Experience with managing a performance/practice management team
• Experience with PPM tools, e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project, or any other is a plus
• Experience with IT, Software Implementation projects is a plus
• Experience in managing projects managing projects in the Procurement space, procurement systems (SAP/Ariba, Procurement services, GBS Transitions, etc..)
• 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 within Food/Beverage Industry and/or Global Business Services (GBS) organizations is a bonus!

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.