Growth Channels Project Manager

Key responsibilities

This roleis responsible forthe delivery of theprojects that drive thecommercial plan forCostco,Aldiandmajor retailers’Private Label business.

Manage and own the internal process for executing NPD projects for Costco and ALDI in Australia.

Mobilize and liaise the business around key PL tenders.

Manage the annualmarketing budgetforexecuting private label projects.

DevelopStrategic Channelsprojects by connecting customer needs and our capability & capacity.

Understanding customer expectations and deadlines by partnering with the NAMs, ensuring the business is delivering on time and to requirements, and managing the NPD process end to end.

Manage innovationand artworkprojects through all stages,demonstratingleadership and partnership across the project stakeholders.

Manage projects from Opportunities Assessment (validating opportunity, developing business cases, facilitating early approvals); Initiation (scope, major deliverables, cost estimates, timelines); Planning and Design (creating project team structure, managing project team, leading business requirements); Execution (leading implementation of project, budget management); to Close (documenting lessons learned, measuring outcomes against baseline)

Represent the team at PMR, working closely with other project managers and attending all necessary monthly meetingsin accordance withthe cycle to make sure all stakeholders are aligned.

Own project plans and manage project status and issues.

Escalate issues ifrequiredwhen networks are not going as per plan.

Manage project meetings with the key functional leaders in attendance.

Keep track of strategic actions agreed within business.

Provide full visibility to R&D, Sales, S&OP on project timingsand Strategic Channels pipeline.

Perform assigned tasksin accordance withall Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies,programsand goals.

Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributesto the company’s vision.

What you'll bring

Ability to build consensus through strategic vision and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to create a strong collaborative work environment to successfully develop partnerships

Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels

Robust organizational and project management capabilities

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with strategic business focus and vision

Strong collaborative management style, with an execution and result-oriented focus

Strong process orientation and enforcement

Multiple years in Project Management

Benefits of working with us:

Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work

Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

In House Training Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're a results-driven procurement professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.

Location(s)

Freshwater

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.