Position Snapshot

Position: Innovation Project Manager

Location： Beijing

BU: Confectionary and Ice Cream

Position Summary

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.

A day in the life of...

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: 
- Driving project team definition and reaching out to Functional Line Managers to identify and secure resources along the flow
- Building and maintaining project budget all along the flow - Coordinate CAPEX request with Engineering Project Manager
- Aligning project team behind common project objectives and ensuring PDPs are updated accordingly
- Orchestrating 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
- Driving definition of Innovation profile and gap assessment in order to build the critical path
- Leading Key Success Criteria definition with project team, challenging KSC with an unbiased view to assure speed and get validation from Decider(s)
- Driving timely preparation of the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan along the flow
- Driving Opportunity and Risk Management and escalating critical issues to Decider(s)
- Identifying change requests, evaluate impact and get them approved or rejected - Document scope change accordingly
- Coordinating and facilitating 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
- Providing transparency, documentation and communication of project status and risk to cross functional team members, Project Management Lead and Deciders
- Leading Stakeholders management across functions: identify stakeholders, distribute responsibilities among project team and ensure proper communication
- Capturing and share lessons learnt (category knowledge)

Leverage own functional expertise and network to steer project team towards best solution definition and execution. In particular, use own expertise to:
- question/challenge proposed activities and solutions
- contribute to the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan

What will make you successful

• Minimum 5 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
 

Benefits