Interim Project Portfolio Manager

at  Imperial Brands

DURATION: FTC TILL SEPT

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for project management? We are seeking a dynamic Project Portfolio Manager (Interim) to join our team and lead the integrated deployment plan for key projects across the AAACE (Africa, Asia, Australasia & Central Europe) Region. This role is pivotal in ensuring the right prioritisation and governance of strategic projects, balancing change initiatives with business-as-usual activities, and optimising return on investment.
Join us and be a part of a team that drives effective project delivery and optimises regional business performance for our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Set Standards: Use your expert knowledge to establish standards for planning and managing projects across the Region.
• Shape Deployment Plans: Balance the integrated deployment plan to ensure projects deliver their benefits and Must Win Battles are achieved effectively.
• Challenge and Optimise: Work with the Regional Leadership Team to clarify priorities and critically challenge plans, ensuring the project portfolio is optimised for maximum business performance.
• Manage Stage-Gates: Oversee the effective management of deployment stage-gates.
• Risk Management: Ensure key project delivery and business disruption risks are understood and managed, providing transparent reporting.
• Validate Capacity Plans: Act as the point of validation for capacity plans, identifying and addressing bottlenecks.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in managing projects and portfolios.
• Expertise in strategic portfolio planning and management.
• Strong background in project management and capability development.
• Experience in managing portfolio risks, opportunities, and issues.
• Ability to provide independent project assurance.
• Experience in leading project reviews and ensuring continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

We’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
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