About the Role
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Middle East & Africa team as an Innovation Project Manager.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end management of Innovation/Lift & Launch projects from idea to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch projects On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) across the MEA region.
Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to navigate in an ambiguous environment are your super powers in this position.
What You'll Do:
- Owning projects by creating and adhering to project timelines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to specific deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional departments (cross-cultural).
- Reviewing project business cases, success criteria, risks, and contingency plans.
- Leading multiple projects in parallel and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently with a servant leadership attitude and a collaborative mentality.
- Drawing customized project reports with project performance KPIs.
- Navigating problems by gathering and synthesizing relevant information to draw conclusions and build recommendations together with cross-functional teams.
- Accurately documenting the project's development and execution, as well as documenting the project's scope, business case, justification, and risks.
- Helping the PMO continuously improve existing processes and policies.
- Supporting internal Project Governance meetings, such as weekly meetings and CLTs.
- Ensuring the integrity of project data across internal Innovation systems.
- Assisting the PMO in continuously evaluating projects to ensure they meet company standards and deadlines.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or relevant PM certification is a plus.
- 2-4 years of experience in similar role
- Experience in the FMCG industry is a strong plus.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English is a must.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Attention to details and technicalities.
Location(s)
El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
