Iberia Program Manager

Reporting to the BU Iberia Operations Director, this position is responsible for successful delivery of the Iberia Footprint program, aimed at increasing competitiveness and future proofing of the Iberia manufacturing and supply chain organisation.

The program is divided into multiple workstreams with each workstream having a Workstream Lead, responsible for the deliverables of the workstream. All Workstream Leads report into this position. On top of this, this position manages an in-house PMO resource as well as an external PMO. The PMO function is responsible for ensuring the program structure definition and tracking and controlling its progress against agreed cost, schedule and scope.

The position requires a highly structured approach and is regarded as the point of contact for stakeholders of this program. This position reports out to BU management and Nutreco Global Management and works together with multiple stakeholders outside of the BU providing subject matter expertise. This position also closely works with multiple BU stakeholders that are involved in managing the day-to-day business, e.g. for management of disruptions and changes to be introduced by the program activities.

This position needs to be able to deep dive into reasonable detail in case of issues and concerns relating to deliverables of the program.

This position needs to be able to communicate, present and pass through clearly both content and form on how the project is evolving.

The position is based in BU Iberia’s Tres Cantos office. Regular travel is required to BU sites around Spain & Portugal.

Job Description : Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for performance of direct & indirect reports (Workstream Leads, internal PMO and external PMO).
• Responsible for implementing the program structure including workstreams, communication, documentation, reporting, controls and progress tracking, as well as monitoring adherence and taking appropriate measures in case of deviations.
• Defining, implementing and utilizing program control processes, procedures and related tools, as well as ensuring relevant people are trained.
• Responsible for defining and implementing the program governance structure, taking the lead in reporting out to Nutreco global management and BU management.
• Responsible for development, implementation, utilization and tracking of a program integrated activity schedule to ensure meeting agreed program milestones.
• Managing the program’s budget (CAPEX and OPEX) – controlling commitments, spending and forecasts against baseline budgets, as well as providing cost analyses as needed.
• He will be responsible to invest more than 170 Mio € according to the plan already presented to Nutreco MB, adjusting timing and budgets accordingly in time.
• Managing overall program risks and issues and lead definition of corrective actions, as well as monitoring actions progress.
• Managing program changes (changes to scope, organization, etc.) according to a change management process.
• Working closely with the BU HR function, manage the required changes in the BU organisation as the program is delivered. This also entails managing changes to the way of working for BU staff (e.g. increased automation, different quality assurance processes, etc.).
• Implementing an efficient communications structure between Workstream Leads, PMO, BU stakeholders and stakeholders outside of the BU.
• Act as an inspiration and motivator to direct reports and program stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years experience with managing business transformation programs in manufacturing industry, preferably animal / aquafeed, food, FMCG or fine chemicals.
• 5+ years experience with PMO / program management roles, managing the scope, budget and schedule of a complex program.
• 5+ years experience with managing teams of subject matter experts in an international environment.
• Minimum Bachelor level education.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and writing).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing), both to local (project) teams and to senior management levels.
• Practical, hands-on, active attitude and interest to engage pro-actively with project teams.
• Demonstrated experience in an Operations management related role (e.g. production, supply chain, etc.).
• Having lived and worked outside of home location for at least 2 years.