Programmes & Project Assistant Manager

adaequatio services; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global standards organization is seeking a Programmes & Projects Assistant Manager to help administer and execute activities that enhance the adoption of GS1 identifiers and advanced data carriers. The role entails collaborating with stakeholders, managing project communications, and tracking implementation progress across teams. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, 3+ years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position may require some global travel.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic programmes or operational roles.
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement methodologies.
• Understanding of programme/project management principles.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with team members to drive uptake of GS1 identifiers.
• Track and report on implementation progress.
• Coordinate monthly meetings with Member Organisations.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management skills

Diplomatic communication

Detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Customer-focused approach

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration

Degree in Economics or Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Programmes & Projects Assistant Manager will be essential to delivery of GS1’s future strategy. The successful candidate will collaborate with GS1’s 120 national Member Organisations and GS1 Global Office’s business stakeholders to administer and execute activities to support awareness and uptake of GS1 identifiers, next generation (2D) barcodes and other advanced GS1 data carriers across industries and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and the GS1 community to drive uptake of GS1 identifiers and data carriers.
• Track implementation progress, report on this and provide guidance to ensure an orderly and coordinated global migration to 2D.
• Coordinate monthly MO meetings and other collaborative activities.
• Work with a range of GS1 cross-functional teams (e.g., Training, Marketing, etc) to influence and support delivery of resources.

Planning and management

• Following the GS1 Project Management Methodology, define and manage relevant annual programme planning activities.
• Monitor progress against agreed programme objectives.

Communication

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks.

Data reporting

• Using pre-defined methodologies, report about 2D migration implementation, trends and developments.
• Provide senior management reporting, including KPI monitoring.
• Build strong relationships: Both within GS1 Global Office and within the GS1 MOs to become a trusted support for 2D migration activities.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in administering/coordinating strategic programmes, or an operational role within a global organisation.
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement methodologies, planning cycles, and performance tracking and reporting.
• Understanding of programme/project management principles.

Skills required

• Must be fluent in English, oral and written. Fluency in other languages is helpful.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, multi-time-zone environment.
• Diplomatic communicator with experience working across cultures and with stakeholders across all business functions and levels.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Operates in a manner that demonstrates honesty; keeps promises and honours commitments; behaves in a consistent manner.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and passionate about making a meaningful impact.
• Customer-focused and results-driven approach.

Additional Information

This job may require up to 5% global travel.