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Who we are:
Our mission is "to create a world where all life can co-exist and flourish." To this end, for us here at Kao, we consider sustainability as the only path forward. As a company dedicated to protecting future lives, we aim to make a positive contribution to everyday life, to society, and to the planet.
Kao creates high-value-add products that enrich the lives of consumers around the world. Through our portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Bioré, Goldwell, Curel, KMS, John Frieda, Oribe, and Molton Brown, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people across the globe. Combined with our chemical division, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,500 billion yen in annual sales. Founded in Japan in 1887 Kao's commitment to deliver high quality products that make life beautiful has continued for over 130 years.
The Role
As the Project Manager Digital Growth, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various Global digital projects. From website development to e-commerce initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our digital initiatives.
This role is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid working either in London or Darmstadt.
What you'll do:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects within scope, timeline, and budget constraints
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, EIS, design, and external agencies to define project requirements and deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing any issues that may arise during the project lifecycle
- Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions, identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital project management, applying relevant insights to enhance project delivery and outcomes
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, information technology, or related field
- Proven experience (5 years) in digital project management, preferably within the beauty or retail industry
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, technologies, and marketing strategies
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/
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