Job Description

The Kraft Heinz comp a dedicated individual to join our team as a Innovation Project Manager. The responsibility of the post includes owning end-to-end managing Innovation/ Lift & Launch projects from idea to launch and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch projects OTIF across MEA region.

To be successful as an Innovation Manager, you should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, be able to navigate in ambiguous environment and work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning projects by creating & adhering to projects’ timelines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to certain deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional departments (cross cultural)
• Reviewing project business cases, success criterion, risks, and contingency plans.
• Leading multiple projects in parallel and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently with a servant leadership attitude and a collaborative mentality.
• Draw customized projects’ reports with project performance KPIs
• Navigating problems by gathering and synthesizing relevant information to draw conclusions and build recommendations together with cross-functional teams.
• Accurately documenting the project's development and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, business case, justification, and risks.
• Helping PMO to Continuously improving existing processes and policies.
• Supporting on internal monthly Project Governance meetings, like weekly meeting and CLTs.
• Ensuring integrity of project data across internal Innovation systems.
• Assisting PMO in continuously evaluating projects to ensure they are meeting company standards and meeting deadlines.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or relevant PM certification is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the role.
• Experience in FMCG industry is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Attention to details and technicalities.

Location(s)

El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office

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