The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Unlock Your Potential as an Growth Channels Project Manager at Kraft Heinz!
Reporting into the Business Manager, the Strategic Channels PM is the focal point of cross-functional coordination driving an array of projects for our partners inc. innovation launches, ESG initiatives and artwork refreshes. This role requires someone with strong project management skills, demonstrated experience in process design, the ability to be collaborative and capable of initiating action, and the ability to effectively influence across senior levels of the business
Key responsibilities
This role is responsible for the delivery of the projects that drive the commercial plan for Costco, Aldi and major 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 annual marketing budget for executing private label projects.
Develop Strategic Channels projects 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 innovation and artwork projects through all stages, demonstrating leadership 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 meetings in accordance with the cycle to make sure all stakeholders are aligned.
Own project plans and manage project status and issues.
Escalate issues if required when 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 timings and Strategic Channels pipeline.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.
Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to 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.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
