Job Description

Position Title: Project Manager - Business TransformationPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8bPosition Location: GurgaonRequisition ID: 35059OVERVIEW:At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives xe2x80x93 bringing people, families, and communities together. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of Project Manager xe2x80x93 Business Transformation PMO will be pivotal.This individual will lead the key initiatives within SAP S/4 HANA business transformation program by leveraging business, process, technology and people transformational knowledge and capabilities. The role will be part of the central business transformation PMO team & will be playing a critical role to set up & manage the foundation of the PMO processes, systems, tools & governance framework.Why McCain?

• Impactful Leadership: Take the lead on McCain Foodsxe2x80x99 global operations transformation, driving digital innovation and operational excellence across the supply chain.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse team of international leaders and stakeholders, shaping the future of McCainxe2x80x99s operations.
• Sustainability Commitment: Play a critical role in aligning operational processes with McCainxe2x80x99s commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.

JOB PURPOSE:Reporting to Sr. Program Manager S/4 & S&OP, the successful candidate will be responsible to work closely with S/4 HANA business transformation program & PMO leadership to set up & manage a strong foundational processes, controls/governance, work management & reporting tool & framework. As appropriate, the project manager who will be stepping in this role will be expected to lead some of the core execution areas & workstreams as well in addition of driving the core PMO work within the program.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Work Management

• Work with the PMO leadership & other key stakeholders to set up a Jira work management tool
• Be a catalyst to efficiently & effectively administer & manage the Jira work management tool
• Define & operationalize a streamlined structure for documents & artifacts management

Governance/Controls

• Partner with program & PMO leadership to define & institutionalize a robust governance framework across the program
• Drive the content preparation & facilitation of the key governance forums as appropriate. For instance, change governance forum to review & action the change requests

Communication Plan/Status Reporting

• Partner with the program reporting lead to define & solidify a communications plan
• Structure, define & operationalize the progress reports & status dashboards
• Work with the program & PMO leadership, program reporting lead to prepare & consistently deliver the status reports on time for key leadership governance forums

Financials Management

• Partner with the finance team to manage the program financials covering but not limited to YTD actuals reconciliation, monthly forecasting etc.
• Keep a centralized track of all the sourcing requests
• Work with sourcing team & workstream project managers to track & expedite the closure of all inflight sourcing requests

Resources Onboarding & Access Management

• Work with program reporting lead & HRBP(Human Resources Business Partner) to define & institutionalize the resources(internal, SI partner, contractor) onboarding process
• Prepare & maintain a centralized tracker for concerned systems access requests & provisioning management

Project Management

• Project tracking and common project management principles(Project Management Methodologies xe2x80x93 Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid); mapping resources against objectives, track dependencies and risks, assess impact of change across interdependent workstreams and projects
• Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members, organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status, daily huddles, and working meetings

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATTIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in PMO function setting up the processes, tools & governance frameworks
• Proven experience of working as a PMO professional in global complex transformations
• PMP certification is highly desirable
• Handson experience of Jira tool is mandatory
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.
• In-depth industry knowledge within the context of food production and PMO.
• Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with confidence and tact.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Leadership capability in coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
• Champions and leads organizational change, ensuring that the strategic goals are met with high standards of business value and innovation.

Leverages influence, knowledge, and analytical prowess to make well-informed strategic decisions and to dynamically allocate resources.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with theJob Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Finance
Department: xe2x80x8bS4 PMO xe2x80x8b
Location(s): IN - India : Haryana : GurgaonCompany: McCain Foods(India) P Ltd

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