Senior Project Manager
Core
Leading planning and execution of complex innovation projects for the Chocolate category to achieve strategic business objectives.
Role type
Senior Project Manager (Innovation/Portfolio)
Builds
Chocolate product portfolio and growth pipeline
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, risk management, stakeholder management, resource allocation, timeline management, stage-gate framework expertise, PPM system proficiency
Preferred skills
CPG industry experience, advanced PPM lifecycle management
Technologies
Microsoft Project, PPM systems
Responsibilities
Manage high-complexity initiatives from charter to post-launch review; lead cross-functional teams to align scope and resources; conduct risk assessments and facilitate issue escalation; act as gatekeeper for Stage & gate framework; optimize value delivery and pipeline prioritization; monitor Go-to-Market (GTM) processes; drive continuous improvements in ways of working.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC