Manager, Project and Program Management (m/w/d)

Mondelēz International; Polska; On-site; PLN 308,000 - 431,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International, Inc. seeks a Senior Program/Portfolio Manager to lead a strategic project portfolio across the MEU region.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, build quality, testing and operational readiness to ensure on-time delivery. You will mentor project managers, drive standardization of delivery methods, report progress to global leads, and collaborate with internal and external partners across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Solid leadership and people management experience.
• 5+ years in project/portfolio leadership across large, multi-country programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; solid business acumen and process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers.
• Prioritize programs, manage budgets, timelines, quality, testing and readiness to go live.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks; escalate to global leads when necessary.
• Drive consistency and quality in project execution and governance.
• Provide program-level reporting and status updates to leadership.
• Develop and mentor project managers to build organizational capability.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Analytical skills

MS Office

Digital literacy

People management

Education

University degree in business administration or similar

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers. You prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met. You may also manage some project(s).

How you will contribute

You will:

• Coordinate and align plans and deliverables with cross-functional teams, engaging with internal and external partners to ensure successful program delivery
• Own project lifecycles with direct responsibility of managing their budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, and operational readiness, including confirming the completion and consistency of all projects and their readiness to go live
• Identify, assess and mitigate program/project-level risks, escalating to global leads when necessary
• Drive consistency and quality in project execution using the appropriate methodology
• Communicate program-level reporting and status updates
• Develop the resources on your team. You will also coach and mentor project managers from other teams to build capability in the organization

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions/markets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
• Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making
• Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

As part of the MEU Transformation & Strategy Team, you are managing together with your Manager the MEU Strategic Project Portfolio consisting of up to 80 highly strategic, transformational & cross functional projects spanning the whole of MEU region. You are responsible for the assessment, tracking and reporting of the portfolio as well as for the further development of our project and project portfolio management approach. Further you are driving the know how management within our organization and you are playing a key role in ensuring compliance to our European Operating Company Business Model.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Education / Certifications (Career Experience):

• Solid experience in leadership roles and people management
• 5+ years in project management leadership roles in large complex projects, multi country experience
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders including senior management; skilled presenter
• University degree in business administration or similar

Job specific requirements (Functional Competencies):

• Skilled in Project Portfolio & Project Management
• Stakeholder Management, leadership with and without formal authority, good understanding about our company & business model & processes
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• MS office knowledge and digital affinity

Travel requirements:

• Up to several times per year

We are flexible on locations in MEU: Warsaw/Poland, Bratislava/Slovakia, Prague/Czech Republic, Bludenz/Austria, Bournville/UK

Mandatory information in Austria:

The salary is graded in the Collective Labor Agreement “Information and Consulting”. If you meet the mentioned requirements the entry gross-salary for this position will be EUR 84.000,-- per year, split up in 14 pays for full-time. We’re willing to overpay, dependent on your professional work experience and qualification.

Mandatory information in Slovakia:

We pride ourselves on having a high performing and collaborative culture where we support your career and development. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer salary starting from 3.983€ plus annual bonus payment based on your performance. The final offer will depend on the skills and previous experience of the candidate. We also offer top attractive benefits.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

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.

Job Type

RegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness Capability