Senior Project Manager

at  Kerry

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience and a proven track record of Programme Management, across diverse programmes in a complex commercial matrix environment, with strong value & impact delivery outcomes – willingness to be hands-on is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including track record of managing complex stakeholder groups, & effective Steering Committees. Strong negotiation skills
• Curiosity, thought leadership & passion for global design, & relentless execution
• Proficient across multiple business disciplines & functions, strong on systems, processes & data
• Expert knowledge of project management techniques, tools & methodologies
• Experience in Digital Transformation, OT, Engineering within an IO context would be beneficial
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant business discipline; a recognised project management qualification / membership would be advantageousAvailability to travel 20% of time
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  In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager, as part of the IO Global PMO team, will be responsible for managing the end to end delivery of complex programmes of work across our manufacturing portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership – Partnering with relevant IO functional leader(s),enabling the development of high visibility, transformation programs to deliver on growth strategies; & drive execution of same, through constructive challenge, thought leadership & strong governance. (Note : depending on requirements, this role may be functionally designated for a period of time
• Programme Management – Managing complex programmes, projects or workstreams, often with high levels of initial uncertainty, throughout the programme lifecycle, from concept and design, through to post implementation including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting
• Change & Stakeholder Management – Partnering with relevant senior stakeholders, to ensure that optimised “1Kerry” design & change management planning are core principles of all programme plans, enabling successful adoption and sustainability of change, with senior leaders acting as ambassadors for change.
• Integration management – Driving the identification & management of interdependencies with other programmes & strategies functionally & cross-enterprise; ensuring that appropriate ownership is taken of risks, dependencies & overlaps across programmes
• People Management – Depending on the programme / project / assignment, this role may / may not involve direct line management of an individual or team, (and this may vary over time), but at all times, will involve working as part of a matrix to successfully deliver programmes at scale. Whether in a direct / indirect line management capacity, or otherwise, this role is expected to coach and mentor less experienced PMO team members to develop their skills, capabilities, business acumen and thought leadership
• Methodology & Governance – Ensure Kerry’s Programme Management methodology (waterfall / agile / combination) is appropriately deployed, including appropriate use of stage gates to minimise programme risk, and ensure a “no-surprise” environment
• Third party vendor relationships – Directly manage third party vendors to ensure that statements of work (SOWs) are written in order to maximise value to Kerry and that once scope is agreed, execution is managed in accordance with the parameters of the SOW