Project Manager

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Title: Project Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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. 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 quality delivery of projects
  
  

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
  
  

Leadership:

• Enable results through others with or without authority in a matrix-like organisation and agile mindset
  
  

Main Purpose of Job

• Responsible for the efficient, effective, manage cross-functional project teams with an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for
  
  

operational excellence, to achieve the project defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business needs. Promote the I2L Mindset

• Embrace details and ambiguity while keeping a general view to reduce complexity and to strive for rapid but informed management decisions
  
  

Leverage basic Project Management Practices and I2L Project Management practices: Responsible for the disciplined execution of Nestlé’s I&R projects following the I2L process and principles. This includes:

• Managing projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes
• Ensuring proper and consistent use of the I2L process and principles, as well as Project management practices mapped in Nimbus
• Capturing learning and sharing with I2L Functional Lead
  
  

Stakeholder engagement & Networking:

• Ensure effective,on-time decision making by providing deciders with the relevant information and recommendations
• Coach and develop within the project team to deliver the highest value fostering team cohesion and collaboration within and across Units, Technical and Business Units and with external partners.
  
  

ARE YOU A FIT?

• 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