MEA Innovations Project Manager

Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Middle East & Africa team as an Innovation Project Manager.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end management of Innovation/Lift & Launch projects from idea to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch projects On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) across the MEA region.
Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to navigate in an ambiguous environment are your super powers in this position.
What You'll Do:

• Owning projects by creating and adhering to project timelines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to specific deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional departments (cross-cultural).
• Reviewing project business cases, success criteria, risks, and contingency plans.
• Leading multiple projects in parallel and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently with a servant leadership attitude and a collaborative mentality.
• Drawing customized project reports with project performance KPIs.
• Navigating problems by gathering and synthesizing relevant information to draw conclusions and build recommendations together with cross-functional teams.
• Accurately documenting the project's development and execution, as well as documenting the project's scope, business case, justification, and risks.
• Helping the PMO continuously improve existing processes and policies.
• Supporting internal Project Governance meetings, such as weekly meetings and CLTs.
• Ensuring the integrity of project data across internal Innovation systems.
• Assisting the PMO in continuously evaluating projects to ensure they meet company standards and deadlines.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or relevant PM certification is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in similar role
• Experience in the FMCG industry is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to details and technicalities.

Location(s)
El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial 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.