Project Manager

Schweppes International Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex brand portfolios and critical development projects. You will collaborate closely with marketing teams to deliver innovations and ensure project excellence. The role requires strong project management skills, effective communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. This position offers a supportive workspace that values work-life balance and personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in project management.
• Experience executing successful innovations and sustainability projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifunctional project teams for efficient innovation delivery.
• Drive clarity on initiative success criteria.
• Conduct holistic risk assessments for initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk analysis

Market delivery

Job description

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe.

About your role

Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing Team to deliver Innovations and establish what is needed and what is possible from an operational point of view. As our Project Manager you will be the key point of contact for one of our most complex brand portfolios and in addition, you will also manage other business critical development projects (e.g. Design to Value, Business Continuity Plan and Compliance).

What Youll Do

• Work hand in hand with the EECM Benelux Brand Marketing teams, alongside coordinating the multifunctional project teams to ensure On Time in Full innovation delivery and excellence in project management from definition to market launch.
• Support the Project Leader to drive clarity on initiative success criteria and ensure those are met at the respective decision gate.
• Support and drive informed decision making through strong technical mastery, well informed risk analysis and fact-based cost knowledge (clear understanding of Cost of Good Sold structures).
• Excellence in project execution ensuring that best practices are leveraged and applied whilst enabling speed to market. Includes effective building and updating project critical path schedules.
• Promote strong teamwork with the multi-functional teams to ensure robust designs made at best value and ensure successful and seamless delivery of projects.
• Work closely with central Project Management Officer Team to ensure that ideas, capabilities and best practices are leveraged to their optimum.
• Ensure alignment with internal multi-functional project team before decision gates are reviewed.
• Lead holistic risk assessment process for initiatives and drive the right business decisions.
• Escalate quickly in the right way with the right forum and based on risk identified.

What\'s in it for you

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

• Solid experience in project management.
• Experience executing successful key innovations, but also value creation and sustainable packaging projects.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with central Marketing, Local Market and all cross functional networks.
• Affinity and interest to work within different business models and diverse cultures.
• Influence strong multi-functional teams to deliver with excellence.
• Excellent project management skills and knowledge of stage gate processes.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills.
• English business proficient.
• Capable of working and influencing in a highly changing environment.
• Capable of challenging the Marketing team to ensure maximum value for the Company
• Willing to travel up to 10% if required.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.