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Kraft Heinz · 2 months ago

MEA Innovation Project Manager

Kraft Heinz is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team as an Innovation Project Manager. This role involves owning end-to-end management of Innovation/Lift & Launch projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project launches across the MEA region.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)FMCG industry experienceFluency in EnglishLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in the role
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

Preferred

A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or relevant PM certification is a plus
Experience in the FMCG industry is a strong plus

Company

Kraft Heinz

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Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.

H1B Sponsorship

Kraft Heinz has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (21)
2024 (22)
2023 (14)
2022 (20)
2021 (24)
2020 (30)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20M
2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired

Leadership Team

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Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
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Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
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