Growth Channels Project Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company; Freshwater; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Growth Channels Project Manager, reporting to the Business Manager. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams to drive innovation launches, ESG initiatives, and artwork refreshes for key partners like Costco and ALDI.

The candidate will influence senior stakeholders and manage end-to-end projects across the Strategic Channels portfolio. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong project management, process design experience, collaborative teamwork, and the

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to build consensus and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong project management and process design experience
• Robust organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects driving the commercial plan for major retailers
• Manage internal processes for NPD projects with Costco and ALDI in Australia
• Coordinate tender activities and budget for private label projects
• Develop and execute Strategic Channels projects aligning customer needs with capabilities
• Oversee end-to-end NPD and artwork projects with cross-functional teams
• Represent the team at PMR and ensure stakeholder alignment

Skills

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Process design

Job description

Description

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Unlock Your Potential as an Growth Channels Project Manager at Kraft Heinz!

Reporting into theBusiness Manager, theStrategic ChannelsPM is the focal point of cross-functional coordinationdriving an array of projectsfor ourpartnersinc. innovation launches, ESG initiatives and artwork refreshes.This role requires someone with strong project management skills,demonstratedexperience in process design, the ability to be collaborative and capable of initiating action, and the ability to effectively influence across senior levelsof the business

Key responsibilities

• This roleis responsible forthe delivery of theprojects that drive thecommercial plan forCostco,Aldiandmajor retailers’Private Label business.
• Manage and own the internal process for executing NPD projects for Costco and ALDI in Australia.
• Mobilize and liaise the business around key PL tenders.
• Manage the annualmarketing budgetforexecuting private label projects.
• DevelopStrategic Channelsprojects by connecting customer needs and our capability & capacity.
• Understanding customer expectations and deadlines by partnering with the NAMs, ensuring the business is delivering on time and to requirements, and managing the NPD process end to end.
• Manage innovationand artworkprojects through all stages,demonstratingleadership and partnership across the project stakeholders.
• Manage projects from Opportunities Assessment (validating opportunity, developing business cases, facilitating early approvals); Initiation (scope, major deliverables, cost estimates, timelines); Planning and Design (creating project team structure, managing project team, leading business requirements); Execution (leading implementation of project, budget management); to Close (documenting lessons learned, measuring outcomes against baseline)
• Represent the team at PMR, working closely with other project managers and attending all necessary monthly meetingsin accordance withthe cycle to make sure all stakeholders are aligned.
• Own project plans and manage project status and issues.
• Escalate issues ifrequiredwhen networks are not going as per plan.
• Manage project meetings with the key functional leaders in attendance.
• Keep track of strategic actions agreed within business.
• Provide full visibility to R&D, Sales, S&OP on project timingsand Strategic Channels pipeline.
• Perform assigned tasksin accordance withall Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies,programsand goals.
• Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributesto the company’s vision.

What you'll bring

• Ability to build consensus through strategic vision and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to create a strong collaborative work environment to successfully develop partnerships
• Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels
• Robust organizational and project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with strategic business focus and vision
• Strong collaborative management style, with an execution and result-oriented focus
• Strong process orientation and enforcement
• Multiple years in Project Management

Benefits of working with us:

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
• In House Training Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

Location(s)

Freshwater