Join Mondelēz International as a Manager, Project and Program Management in a full-time capacity, with flexible locations available across Warsaw, Poland; Bratislava, Slovakia; Prague, Czech Republic; and Bludenz, Austria. In this role, you will oversee a strategic project portfolio spanning the MEU region, coordinate cross-functional teams, and develop project management capabilities.
Requirements
University degree in business administration or similar.
5+ years in project management leadership roles in large complex projects with multi-country experience.
Solid experience in leadership roles and people management.
Fluent in English.
Strong analytical skills, MS Office knowledge, and digital affinity.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project & Program Management: Oversee the successful delivery of complex, multi-country projects, managing budgets, timelines, quality, and risk.
Stakeholder Management: Drive effective discussions and build effective teams across internal and external partners from tactical execution level up to steering committees.
Resource Development: Coach and mentor project managers and develop resources within the team to build organizational capability.
Portfolio Assessment: Handle assessment, tracking, and reporting of the MEU Strategic Project Portfolio consisting of up to 80 projects.
Potential transition routes: People from senior project manager or operations management roles may bring strong leadership and portfolio oversight skills, alongside meeting the required multi-country project delivery experience.
Job description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers. You prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met. You may also manage some project(s).
How you will contribute
You will:
Coordinate and align plans and deliverables with cross-functional teams, engaging with internal and external partners to ensure successful program delivery
Own project lifecycles with direct responsibility of managing their budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, and operational readiness, including confirming the completion and consistency of all projects and their readiness to go live
Identify, assess and mitigate program/project-level risks, escalating to global leads when necessary
Drive consistency and quality in project execution using the appropriate methodology
Communicate program-level reporting and status updates
Develop the resources on your team. You will also coach and mentor project managers from other teams to build capability in the organization
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions/markets
Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making
Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
As part of the MEU Transformation & Strategy Team, you are managing together with your Manager the MEU Strategic Project Portfolio consisting of up to 80 highly strategic, transformational & cross functional projects spanning the whole of MEU region. You are responsible for the assessment, tracking and reporting of the portfolio as well as for the further development of our project and project portfolio management approach. Further you are driving the know how management within our organization and you are playing a key role in ensuring compliance to our European Operating Company Business Model.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Education / Certifications (Career Experience):
Solid experience in leadership roles and people management
5+ years in project management leadership roles in large complex projects, multi country experience
Ability to manage diverse stakeholders including senior management; skilled presenter
University degree in business administration or similar
Job specific requirements (Functional Competencies):
Skilled in Project Portfolio & Project Management
Stakeholder Management, leadership with and without formal authority, good understanding about our company & business model & processes
Fluent in English
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
MS office knowledge and digital affinity
Travel requirements:
Up to several times per year
We are flexible on locations in MEU: Warsaw/Poland, Bratislava/Slovakia, Prague/Czech Republic, Bludenz/Austria
Mandatory information in Austria: The salary is graded in the Collective Labor Agreement “Information and Consulting”. If you meet the mentioned requirements the entry gross-salary for this position will be EUR 84.000,-- per year, split up in 14 pays for full-time. We’re willing to overpay, dependent on your professional work experience and qualification.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
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.
