IMS Project Manager

Position : I2L/IMS Project Manager

Company: Nestlé Egypt Full-time

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the efficient, effective, flawless End-to-End management of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of simple to medium complexity: Plan and lead I&R projects End-to-End and orchestrate a cross-functional and multidisciplinary team to achieve the project defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case. Ensure that the invested resources bring the expected return on investment with a flawless execution. Promote the I2L Mindset. The PM will be handling medium complexity projects.

A DAY IN THE LIFE …

Execute as per the I2L flow: Apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality launch and flawless execution of I&R projects of simple to medium complexity from Identify (or later entry stage) to end of delivery stage.

Activities include:

• Drive project team definition and reach out to Functional Line Managers to identify and secure resources along the flow
• Build and maintain project budget all along the flow - Coordinate CAPEX request with Engineering Project Manager
• Align project team behind common project objectives and ensure PDPs are updated accordingly
• Orchestrate all functions and markets involved in the project to coordinate timelines, track end-to-end activities and milestones and ensure project is progressing as planned
• Drive definition of Innovation profile and gap assessment in order to build the critical path
• Lead Key Success Criteria definition with project team, challenge KSC with an unbiased view to assure speed and get validation from Decider(s)
• Drive timely preparation of the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan along the flow
• Drive Opportunity and Risk Management and escalating critical issues to Decider(s)
• Identify change requests, evaluate impact and get them approved or rejected - Document scope change accordingly
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including kick-off meeting, kick-start meetings, check-in meetings, regular project meetings, risk assessments, post launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required
• Provide transparency, documentation and communication of project status and risk to cross functional team members, Project Management Lead and Deciders
• Ensure the overall data entry, its regular updates & completion in the I2L System
• Lead Stakeholders management across functions: identify stakeholders, distribute responsibilities among project team and ensure proper communication
• Capture and share lessons learnt (category knowledge)
• Apply and evolve project management tools and competencies to ensure the desirability, viability and feasibility for an on-scope, on-time and on[1]quality delivery of projects

Leverage own functional expertise and network to steer project team towards best solution definition and execution. Use own expertise to:

• question/challenge proposed activities and solutions
• contribute to the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:

• 4 years+ of cross-functional experience gained through participation in I&R projects, or through mission/assignment in various organizations
• 2 to 3 years of project management experience
• Has successfully shown leadership skills within a cross-functional team
• Has worked in a matrix-like structure
• Has demonstrated courage and ability to solve problems
• Has proven communication skills