Specialist, Project Management

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This position reports to the VP of Business Transformation and is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of project portfolio process across Nestlé in North America, specifically in Digital Transformation, M&A activities and business transformation activities. This position will support the portfolio management team and work across functions and businesses. An ideal candidate should be an experienced at analyzing and managing IT portfolios, with the ability to execute a vision while managing the details. This position is based in Nestlé USA’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   Analyze portfolio performance, risks, and alignment with the strategy to support fact-based decisions on enterprise investments.
•   Support implementation of the project portfolio process and governance
•   Develop portfolio and financial reports to support decision-making process across the portfolio governance bodies.
•   Work with the Project Managers, Portfolio Team, Business Leads, IT, and Value Capture Office to publish reports to monitor Costs & Benefits to Executive Leadership Committee
•   Facilitate intake process for new business cases and change requests
•   Move program and projects through portfolio approval steps and maintain portfolio tool up to date.
•   Build trusted and effective relationships with the project managers across the organization to ensure on-time, on-budget, on-benefit and on-quality project and portfolio delivery and facilitate issues resolution

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required; an MBA is preferred
•   Portfolio management certification (PMI PfMP, Axelos MoP or other) or equivalent experience is required.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Strong analytical/quantitative capabilities, and problem-solving skills
•   Strong Finance and Business acumen
•   Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
•   Ability to travel as needed

EXPERIENCE:
•   At least 3 years of experience in IT or Finance Portfolio management and governance
•   At least 2 years of experience in project coordination, management and/or project delivery.
•   Experience successfully collaborating with functional team in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS:
•   Understanding and analyzing quantitative investment data, experience with database and/or quantitative tools.
•   Ability to work in a complex matrix organization
•   Facilitates communication between different business partners and IT and plays a central role in managing and collecting portfolio data to support the business decision-making process.
•   Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
•   Strong analytical aptitude
•   Ability to lead teams and coach team members without a direct formal reporting relationship.
•   Ability to set clear expectations and hold cross functional teams accountable.

Req ID

164522

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This position reports to the VP of Business Transformation and is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of project portfolio process across Nestlé in North America, specifically in Digital Transformation, M&A activities and business transformation activities. This position will support the portfolio management team and work across functions and businesses. An ideal candidate should be an experienced at analyzing and managing IT portfolios, with the ability to execute a vision while managing the details. This position is based in Nestlé USA’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   Analyze portfolio performance, risks, and alignment with the strategy to support fact-based decisions on enterprise investments.
•   Support implementation of the project portfolio process and governance
•   Develop portfolio and financial reports to support decision-making process across the portfolio governance bodies.
•   Work with the Project Managers, Portfolio Team, Business Leads, IT, and Value Capture Office to publish reports to monitor Costs & Benefits to Executive Leadership Committee
•   Facilitate intake process for new business cases and change requests
•   Move program and projects through portfolio approval steps and maintain portfolio tool up to date.
•   Build trusted and effective relationships with the project managers across the organization to ensure on-time, on-budget, on-benefit and on-quality project and portfolio delivery and facilitate issues resolution

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required; an MBA is preferred
•   Portfolio management certification (PMI PfMP, Axelos MoP or other) or equivalent experience is required.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Strong analytical/quantitative capabilities, and problem-solving skills
•   Strong Finance and Business acumen
•   Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
•   Ability to travel as needed

EXPERIENCE:
•   At least 3 years of experience in IT or Finance Portfolio management and governance
•   At least 2 years of experience in project coordination, management and/or project delivery.
•   Experience successfully collaborating with functional team in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS:
•   Understanding and analyzing quantitative investment data, experience with database and/or quantitative tools.
•   Ability to work in a complex matrix organization
•   Facilitates communication between different business partners and IT and plays a central role in managing and collecting portfolio data to support the business decision-making process.
•   Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
•   Strong analytical aptitude
•   Ability to lead teams and coach team members without a direct formal reporting relationship.
•   Ability to set clear expectations and hold cross functional teams accountable.

Req ID

164522

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Arlington, VA, US, 22209