Project Manager

Mondelez; Crediton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks company in Crediton is looking for a Project Manager to oversee project management within the organization's business change initiatives. The successful candidate will have an engineering qualification or experience in a manufacturing environment, and proved ability to manage project timelines, costs, and quality. Engage cross-functional teams, manage documentation, and ensure all projects align with I2M process standards. A proactive approach in risk management and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence decision-making positively.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project team meetings and drive delivery.
• Facilitate project scope and resource definition.
• Lead communication on project matters.

Skills

Project management methodology

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Planning and proactiveness

Education

Engineering qualification or experience in manufacturing

Job description

Project Manager

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The PM role is responsible for supporting Project Management throughout the business change initiatives e.g. product innovation or pack change, from project initiation through to implementation and launch using the I2M process. This role interfaces extensively with the Engineering / Supply Chain, Commercial (Sales and Marketing), Finance, Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory and Legal Departments to deliver projects within the specified time, cost and quality parameters. The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification or experience within an engineering manufacturing environment and be knowledgeable in health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment, however, experience in similar manufacturing environments will be considered. The candidate will be working alongside an experienced Engineering Project Manager and should therefore be keen to develop as a Project Manager with an Engineering Specialism.

How you will contribute

• Identify and engage cross functional representatives forming a team to deliver the project brief
• Manage project team meetings
• Challenge and inspire project teams to maximize efficient project delivery
• Hold all levels of project team to account, specifically on timings and costs

Project Planning

• Facilitate the definition of project scopes, goals, tasks and resource (people and cost) requirements
• Deliver the agreed projects in full accordance with the I2M process

Communication and Reporting (specific projects)

• Lead communication on all project matters with clear stakeholder management
• Maintain project documentation and reporting to communicate clear status of projects

Maintain quality communication with PMG Team

• Ensure that suitable risk assessment and contingency planning takes place, is communicated, and agreed upon by stakeholders
• Ensure that the contingency plan is acted upon if necessary to keep the project on track, accelerate or stop the project if the business need exists
• Follow governance and reporting requirements as per the PMO Process including Key Performance Indicators

Process

• Extensive and close working with Project and Process Engineers in the delivery of site infrastructure upgrades
• Managing and supporting Projects during shutdowns, trials and machinery installs
• Ensure that project scopes and timing take into consideration minimizing waste (raw, pack write-offs) and unwanted complexity (utilizing existing asset platforms, SKU proliferation) to the business system
• Ensure full Supply Chain visibility through the I2M Process and work within guidelines of best practice project management process using available tools including My Project and I2M
• Enable best practice sharing by ensuring all projects are properly closed and key learnings are documented and preparing project evaluations when required
• Initiate the finished goods Master data setup and communicate completed information to all stakeholders so all systems can be properly set up to produce, ship, sell and invoice our products
• Manage the traded unit (non-regulated) graphic process ensuring compliance with all Mondelez policies and communicate completed information to all stakeholders
• Ensure correct Product Labelling Specifications (PLS) handling, D2P process coordination and co-packing handling

What you will bring

• Proven experience in project management methodology
• Excellent communication skills and able to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
• Excellent project planning and proactiveness in identifying risks and mitigations and managing strict timelines
• Strong focus on cost, schedule and quality of project delivery
• Knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making
• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners
• Strong conceptual and analytic skills – enjoys problem solving

Work schedule : 100%

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply