Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry.
As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature protein bars and shakes. Grenade has been included in the Sunday Times Fast Track Top 100 for the past three years running.
We are seeking an outstanding Project Manager to join our dynamic Product Team. In this role, reporting to
the Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of key product change initiatives across Grenade, including product innovation, packaging updates, product updates, and territory expansions -
from project inception through to implementation and launch.
Joining Grenade's high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.
How you will contribute
- Lead the definition of project scope, objectives, tasks, and resource requirements.
- Create and manage project plans and timelines via documentation and using project software (Asana).
- Build and guide a cross-functional team by engaging representatives from relevant departments to deliver on the project brief.
- Coordinate necessary input and approvals from project team members, with flexibility and adaptability for complex projects requiring nuanced handling.
- Track project progress closely, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep projects on course.
- Maintain thorough documentation and provide clear project status updates, timelines, and insights on key issues and risks.
- Ensure all relevant team members are aware of key milestones and expectations, even if they are not directly involved in the project.
- Foster clear communication across all departments, including leading project calls and senior cross-functional meetings.
- Conduct risk assessments and prepare contingency plans to keep projects on track or adjust as necessary based on business needs.
- Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to support effective project scoping and planning within the product pipeline.
- Ensure R&D and external manufacturers are aligned with project timelines, particularly for new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD).
- Navigate the Grenade Stage Gate process expertly, managing all aspects of project approval efficiently.
- Work closely with Mondelez Project Managers and systems to ensure resource is allocated appropriately by project.
- Support Mondelez Project Managers on Grenade initiatives when Mondelez resource is required, being clear on key Grenade deliverables and fostering clear alignment between Grenade and Mondelez.
What you will bring
- Proven track record in project management, ideally within FMCG, product development, or a similar sector with cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience in a regulated industry with an understanding of supply chain, packaging, R&D, and regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to identify project issues quickly, take corrective actions, and adapt to changing circumstances, particularly for complex, cross-functional, or export projects.
- Maintains high standards of accuracy, especially in project documentation and timelines.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying and addressing issues, looking for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Understands the importance of stakeholder engagement and is skilled at maintaining positive relationships with team members and external partners.
- Able to see the bigger picture, aligning individual projects with broader business goals and objectives.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing stress effectively
Relocation Support Available?
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.
Our People
Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.
Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:
• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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