GBS Transformation – Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Leads complex programs and projects and serves as a liaison between key stakeholders including functional units (e.g., Technology, Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D, etc.) and markets.
• Serves as the key point of contact for all aspects of the program or project; ensures smooth execution and delivery
• Defining the project governance (controls – meeting and reporting cadence, stakeholder groups)
• Setting up tools and standards for managing the program.
• The project manager directs the creation, approval, and ongoing change control of the project plan.
• Planning the overall program/projects and monitoring the progress.
• Delivering the project within the assigned budget. Managing risks and issues log and taking corrective measurements.
• Performs Project Tracking. The project manager applies this proactive approach in routinely tracking the project members’ progress against their project commitments.
• Defines Project Roles and Responsibilities and ensures that project members understand what is expected of them and what they should expect from one another.
• Drives ownership of decisions to the level where the accountability of the decision lies.
• Managing stakeholders’ Communication and Change Management activities
• Managing the main program documentation and repositories
• Studies the lessons learned from prior projects and applies the most important lessons to the new project.
• Adopts Project Management Best Practices. The project manager, not management, is responsible for defining, teaching, and enforcing the use of good project management practices.
• Promotes stakeholder and end-customer involvement. The project manager recognizes that project success is directly related to satisfying the end-customer; therefore, end-customer involvement is essential to ensure project success.
• Enforces Effective Change Control. The project manager ensures that scope changes, communications, and quality are carefully managed.
• Adheres to and proponent of the Lean Operations framework, Inc. High-Performance Culture (5Rs)
• Mentors Project Members. The project manager supports the development of the project team.
• Promotes Good Working Relationships. The project manager serves as a role model in promoting good working relationships across a project.
• In-house consultancy for projects and programs.
• Providing training to projects and programs management teams.

Qualification & Requirements

Required Knowledge & Skills and/or Related Experience

• The Project Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing small, medium, and large and complex projects.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of Project Management, Transformation, and Process Improvement/ Excellence.
• Preferred – Certification in PMI / PMP, Agile, Lean Sigma course/certification

Project Management Competency

• Solid proficiency in program and project management methodologies, e.g., Project Management methodology certification desired
• Ability to put theory into practice.
• A solid understanding of Change & Communication Management practices
• Experience and knowledge of Change & Communication Management principles, methodologies, and tools

Commitment to the project’s success

• Good understanding of the wider objectives of the program.
• Problem-solving and root-cause identification skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Be a self-motivated and result-oriented individual
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and to plan and prioritize workload in line with the business need

Excellent Communication Skills

• Fluent/native English. Any other language would be an asset
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences

Flexibility

• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in program management.
• Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through other
• The possession of strong interpersonal and intercultural competencies is a must
• Flexibility in working with people from different regions globally, and the ability to relate to staff at all levels

Business Influence

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics

Knowledge of the business

• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational goals and objectives, issues and challenges

Benefits

• Hybrid Work model (3 days from the office)
• Private medical care in LuxMed Group
• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)
• Group Life Insurance
• Additional day off for your Birthday
• Additional two days off per year for voluntary activities of your choice
• Employee discount for high-quality Amway products
• Annual Bonus depending on the yearly company and individual performance
• Various portfolio of internal and external trainings: professional certifications, access to the e-learning platform
• Possibility of growth within the organization
• International team environment
• Numerous company events and office initiatives
• Family atmosphere with no formal dress code
• Attractive office location in the heart of Krakow (High 5ive, Pawia street)