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)

Ahmedabad Mondeal Heights GBS Center

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