Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Programme Manager to join our Transformation Office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive Weekly Transformation Office Cadence: Lead and co-facilitate Transformation Office meetings to ensure alignment and progress, defining program governance, and planning the overall program while monitoring progress.
* Communication Coordination: Work with communications teams to ensure coordinated messaging within and outside the program, manage stakeholder communication to keep all parties informed and aligned.
* Reporting and Progress Tracking: Prepare reports, track progress, challenge teams on execution speed, and validate value assumptions. Manage the program's budget, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure financial targets are met.
* Financial Validation: Collaborate with finance teams to validate impact and ensure timely milestone completion. Manage risks and issues, taking corrective measures as needed.
* Issue Identification: Highlight key issues and opportunities, sharing insights with leadership. Coordinate projects and their interdependencies, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
* Coaching and Support: Coach initiative owners through ideation, business case development, and implementation. Manage and utilize resources across projects, providing guidance and support to project teams.
* Portfolio Management Tool Administration: Serve as a super user for the Portfolio Management tool, supporting configuration, user access, and data hygiene. Ensure effective use of the tool to manage the project portfolio and maintain accurate data.
* Vendor Management: Manage third-party vendors to ensure value maximization and adherence to statements of work. Oversee contracts, ensure vendor commitments are met, and address any issues that arise.
Skills and Competencies:
* Programme & Project Management Expertise: Strong project management & PMO capability with the ability to manage multiple complex projects in parallel.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound business judgment.
* Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint) and other key business tools.
* Change Management: Aptitude for driving change through coaching and mentoring, with a proactive and positive process management approach.
* Leadership Competencies: Demonstrated leadership skills, including customer focus, strategic mindset, and the ability to build effective teams.
* Process Improvement: Experience working on process improvement initiatives, including the application of Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.