Project Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next career opportunity? If so, this permanent opportunity on our Procurement team could be the one for you.

Global Procurement is going through a period of significant transformation as we advance our digital agenda. This role will be key to delivering these key initiatives while also ensuring Project Management Office methodologies and best practices are always followed under our Technology, Projects & Change pillar. In this role you will be responsible for implementing and enforcing Procurement PMO processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

* Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects.
* Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
* Manage the relationship with relevant stakeholders and third parties/vendors.
* Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
* Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
* Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
* Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

* Strong project management skillset. Prince 2 or PMP desired but not required.
* Strong collaboration and influence skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment.
* Experience of working on large-scale and small-scale projects and a continuous improvement orientation.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities on a tight timeline and in a high-pressure environment.
* Experience of structured Business process analysis – translating business needs into actionable Project Requirements.
* Good presentation skills and techniques (SharePoint, PowerPoint)
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large FMCG operation using SAP.

Who We are:

* We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.
* We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.
* We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone:

* Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees.
* ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice.
* PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best.
* pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people.