Werkstudent / Working Student - EVP Project Realisation (f/m/d)

at  Imperial Brands

ABOUT US: IMPERIAL BRANDS/REEMTSMA

The traditional Hamburg company Reemtsma is part of the British Imperial Brands PLC and the second largest company in the overall German tobacco market. Reemtsma and the Hamburg location play a central role in the group.
The Sales & Marketing departments for Germany, Austria and Switzerland are looked after here. In addition, parts of the globally active group divisions Global Supply Chain, Logistics and Purchasing are managed from here. The Reemtsma plant in Langenhagen near Hanover is also one of the most important production sites of the entire Imperial Group.
In the field of classic tobacco cigarettes and fine cut, Reemtsma’s portfolio includes internationally renowned brands such as John Player Special, Gauloises, West and Davidoff. With its e-cigarette brand blu, Reemtsma is also one of the innovation drivers in Germany for novel products with potentially significantly lower health risks than conventional tobacco products. In addition, the Nordic markets and the portfolio of modern chewing tobacco products and tobacco-free nicotine pouches there are controlled from Hamburg.

• Supporting Planning and Delivery: Accountable for aiding in the planning and execution of all realization activities, from sourcing to market delivery, for assigned Innovation projects within the company’s Ideation-to-Launch (I2L) process.
• Co-Authoring Realization Plans: Co-author and co-own the GSC NGP ‘Realization’ plan, collaborating closely with the Project Lead and PMO.
• Collaborating with SMEs: Work with a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan and deliver assigned project deliverables.
• Supporting Leadership: Assist the Project Lead, Project Management Officer (PMO), and other ‘Expert Leads’ (notably in Development and Marketing) to ensure all interdependencies between ‘Expert Plans’ are fully considered.
• Challenging and Supporting SMEs: Understand the deliverables and GSC processes of SMEs to effectively challenge and support their activities.
• Championing Project Management Principles: Promote Project Management principles, best practices, and governance throughout the process.
• Ensuring Effective Collaboration: Collaborate with all SMEs involved in the realization process to ensure effective planning and delivery.
• Facilitating Kick-Off Meetings: Organize kick-off meetings to establish the scope of work, project team, deliverables, timing, and budget.
• Ensuring Timely and Cost-Effective Delivery: Work with the Realization team to ensure activities within functions such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Compliance, R&D, Supply Chain, Group Science, and Procurement are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinating Stage Gate Documentation: Act as the main point of contact and coordinate GSC inputs for all stage gate documentation from start to final project review, ensuring correct representation of technical, quality, time, and cost considerations.
• Managing Scope Changes: Identify the impact of scope changes on the Realization plan and escalate to the PL, PMO, and PM as necessary.
• Supporting Risk Management: Aid in the risk management process within the Realization area.
• Communicating Progress: Communicate the progress of the Realization plan to relevant functional management and GSC forums, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of deliverables, budget, and risk logs.
• Adhering to Guidelines: Ensure all projects are managed according to Project Management guidelines and align with GSC processes and governance.