Senior Project Manager (all gender)

Purpose of the position

Project One is creating new ways of working within the whole Intersnack group by harmonising business processes, which are supported by a common IT solution stack. Currently, a team consisting of more than 20 nationalities and 100+ colleagues is working in the programme to achieve this goal.

The holder of this position will lead a significant part of the ONE template implementation – the template itself consisting of standard ways of working supported by one common Infor-Based IT platform in a set of countries grouped together in an implementation wave.

He/She will align activities and work plans across multiple teams and drive the delivery of projects according to the pre-defined timings set by the overall programme plan.

Responsibilities

1. Implement projects according to the Intersnack project management methodology including milestone sign-off within scope, time and budget
2. Ensure completion of all functional and project management deliverables assigned to internal or external consulting resources
3. Monitor and report progress and manage resolution of implementation issues
4. Ensure alignment with other projects / initiatives on a local scale with an impact on own delivery
5. Manage allocation of business resources to work packages and deliverables
6. Ensure the scope and organisational change management aspects of the implementation have been identified, signed-off, planned and successfully executed by the local team
7. Coordinate collaboration between the central delivery team and the local implementation team

Education

• University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or similar qualification (e. g. corresponding military education)

Experience

• 8-10 years work experience in (IT) project management or consulting
• FMCG experience is a plus

Qualifications (certificates)

• Project Management certifications (e.g. PMI, PRINCE2) would be a plus
• Lean/Six Sigma skills desirable

Skills required for the job (soft measures)

• Experience in managing the introduction of IT solutions within an organization (Infor solution would be ideal, but not required)
• Consistently seek to improve processes and effectively bring people through change
• Thorough and reliable way of working
• Positive “can do” approach
• High degree of initiative and willingness to go the extra mile where required
• Strong results orientation and internal drive to get things done
• Good communication skills verbally and written
• Leadership of internal and external teams without direct reporting lines
• Experience in managing a project team or a sub-project team

Skills required for the job (hard measures)

• Influencing skills
• Proven experience in managing implementation or deployment of complex IT templates within an organization
• Sound experience in application of a Project Management Methodology
• Sound MS Office skills, including MS Project
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must, any further language spoken within Intersnack is considered a plus
• Good presentation skills
• Experience in facilitating teams working in multiple locations and in parallel project phases

Willing to travel – expected level of travel of this position is approx. 4 days / week.

Working with us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successful and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2023 was almost €4.3bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 13 regional Management Units, 45 production sites and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people. Our brand portfolio includes strong brands such as funny-frisch, Chio, POM-BÄR, McCoy's, MAARUD, Estrella, Vico, ültje and Kelly's.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.

Please upload your application documents in English only!

PLEASE NOTE: for non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this post.