GBS, Manager - Transition

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution

• Develop and deliver detailed transition plans with clear milestones and timelines, identifying interdependencies and in line with GBS Transition Methodology

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with business and functions, including key leadership Teams

• Deliver multiple transition projects aligned with the GBS Operational Master Plan, on time, on budget and compliant with the GBS transition methodology

• Manage and implement project responsibilities from inception to completion including cost, benefits, quality, scope, and schedule

• Ensure successful knowledge transfer and work-shadowing between the business and GBS

• Support the application of a Continuous Excellence culture and drive process stabilization & optimization

• Develop robust working relationships with key process owners across the business

• Regularly and effectively communicate project and team status throughout the organization levels on progress, issues, and opportunities

• Structures and facilitates effective meetings and ensures a focus on achieving the necessary outcomes

• Navigates group and organizational dynamics including identifying issues that may impact project outcomes and effectively works to resolve conflict leading through roadblocks, and escalating in a timely manner to ensure no surprises

• Deliver all Transition Projects and Programme in line with methodology (managing risk, governance, quality assurance, issue resolution, reporting)

Leadership

• Leads teams and manages stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement

• Efficiently identifies and removes roadblocks to project execution.

• Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas to fruition

• Models developing relationships across organization, leveraging them to work through barriers

• Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change

• Exhibits extensive knowledge of current and emerging project management practices and applies them in projects

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the project related structure of required vendors related to project outcomes

• Fosters engagement in project milestones sharing key information to achieve outcomes

Communication

• Responsible for all project communications to leadership, the stakeholder community, and the project team

• Proactively understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Project Scoping

• Build the required project structure including concept, oversight, communication, and the team

• Identifies and works with Resource Managers to acquire necessary team members in a matrix environment

• Creates Project Charter, facilitates definition of scope, and milestone deliverables inclusive of vendor-related contracts

Location(s)
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.