About the Role
Job Description
Performance Manager Europe – Developed Markets at a glance…
You will join the Global performance Team as well as the People & Performance teams of the Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM) Zone. You will work with the Associate Director Performance – International and partner closely with the Manager for performance in Pacific markets to cascade strategic objectives via the MBO program and/or other frameworks to select EPDM leaders, and their teams. You’ll be the main Performance partner for European Country Leadership Teams (such as UK&I, Italy, Iberia, France…), as well as for functional leadership teams (Finance, Procurement, Operations, P&P, Growth, Legal as appropriate), with a special focus on driving performance and culture across the company. You will coordinate the process to set the right goals, manage performance processes and connect performance to both Zone performance and Employees Talent Development cycles. You will also supervise the day to day tasks of the Europe Performance Specialist.
What’s on the menu?
Be the Performance partner and main point of contact for Benelux, CNE, SWE, Italy, UK&I and selected functional leadership teams in EPDM, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
- Lead the implementation of performance management practices, including the cascade of relevant effective KPIs from company-wide to local organization and the calibration processes to ensure fair, evidence-based evaluation and developments.
- Responsible for all goal-setting processes: cascade, dashboard checks, MBO updates, KPI definitions, MBO committee management, OKRs as relevant…
- Coach leaders and teams to optimize their use of performance frameworks and processes, working with the wider Global Performance team.
- Bridge global, zone, and country functions to ensure alignment of objectives, KPIs, and performance processes.
- Drive optimal use of our performance tools and processes, by providing training and support to leaders in your scope.
- Identify and champion opportunities for process improvement, supporting the transformation to an impactful performance culture.
- Directly manage Performance Analyst, ensuring Analyst coaching and development, and consistent execution of areas of responsibility assigned.
Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
- Experience with performance management systems, tools, and frameworks, OKRs, MBOs, goal-setting, performance reviews, calibrations, development conversations, ideally in multi-country or developed market settings.
- Experience in performance calibration/performance management, including designing or facilitating calibration sessions, driving adoption of new evaluation methods, identifying KPIs and effective KPI management from company-aide to local organisation
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence partnering with senior leaders in a matrixed, dynamic environment.
- Business acumen and adaptability to thrive in fast-changing, complex markets.
- Diligence and attention to detail to uphold controls and standards in a high-stakes, audited environment.
- Growth mindset and proactive approach to challenge the status quo and lead change.
- Interest in being an effective People Manager
What We Offer You
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
- Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing you with the empowerment to ensure work-life balance.
- This position is considered a Normal Office Environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces.
- This role may require occasional travel the London.
- Always room for new insights; if you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is based in Amsterdam.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
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.
