Project Manager, FMCG
1 year contract, potential to renew
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Company Description:
Our client is an American consumer health company. It is the proprietor of well-known consumer brands. They combine the power of science with meaningful human insights to empower people around the world to live healthier lives.
What You Will Do
The Project Manager, Essential Health is responsible for driving growth, profitability, and business continuity initiatives for the Essential Health throughout Asia Pacific. This includes projects related to inter-affiliate supply (cross-region) as well as the in-region extension of projects selected by Asia Pacific Regional Segment for entry into the local market portfolio. The role will play a pivotal part in orchestrating the end-to-end collaboration in support of segment initiatives across value stream, commercial, IMO Leaders, project managers, R&D, Quality and other multi-functional team members. This position is a part of the Essential Health Product Value Stream and Portfolio Management team, and will serve as an enabler to the Consumer business strategy:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment from project approval through project completion, partnering with the other functions of the Essential Health Supply Chain VSL/PMO team, manufacturing sites (internal & external), Integrated Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial marketing teams, QA.
- Lead for senior management, sponsors and cross-functional partners for assigned inter/intra-regional projects.
- Lead project risk assessment/management that incorporate for all global and regional project risks in all stages of SPEED (Smart Project Execution & Delivery).
- Work with cross-functional team members to assess feasibility of project scope, FPO (Final Project Objectives), investment and resources, develop detailed project timeline and manage the activities for successful execution of projects.
- Identify and communicate "trigger events" (change in project scope) to senior leaders, providing recommended path forward and applicable alternatives.
- Pro-actively provide alternative analysis to identify acceleration opportunities or opportunities to strengthen the business proposition, taking into account the end-to-end business impact across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, including short term and long term.
- Provide strategic leadership to project team, articulating the global plan, requiring a high-level understanding of what is needed to develop regionally and globally.
- Will work closely with key Franchise leads to ensure global project objectives and key milestones are achieved.
- Leadership of regular Core Team meetings, maintains effective communication and working relationships among project core team.
- Participation in regional project team meetings as appropriate.
- Provide coaching and capability building support to the new/junior project manager and the core team members as necessary.
- Pro-actively identify risk to the project execution at the early stage. Lead the development of the mitigation action to secure project's commitment, while protecting the business and supply chain impact. Provide necessary escalation in a timely manner, with options, end-to-end impact, and recommendation to senior leaders.
- Ensure adherence to the standard governance framework. Prepare and present project progress and escalation to ensure all key stakeholders are informed on the necessity in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field of studies
- Minimum of 8 years of business/work experience required with cross functional experience, for example, but not limited to R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing or Finance preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams is preferred
- Experience in a matrix team environment preferred
- Experience working in a GMP and/or ISO regulated environment preferred
- Knowledge of New Product Development and Life Cycle Management preferred
- Experience using a PPM tool to manage a portfolio of projects preferred
- Knowledge of Process Excellence methodologies preferred
- Demonstrated experience in project/program management process/cycle - required
- Project Management Training or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Interested parties, please apply through this advertisement.
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EA License: 94C3609
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