Job Information
Nestle Global Project Manager in Vevey, Switzerland
Position Snapshot
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide S.A. (NOSW)
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Temporary, 24 months (with possibility of extension)
What we offer at Nestlé
Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment
process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
Position Summary
As a Global Project Manager for IBS at Nestlé, you will play a pivotal role in driving business transformation initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of key cross-functional projects and programs for the group. Your responsibilities will include leading large-scale programs from initiation through execution and completion, with a keen focus on delivering value in alignment with Nestlé's strategic objectives and business needs. You will be working together with senior levels of the organization at local, regional, or global level. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing projects that span multiple business units and/or sites in one or more markets.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.
A Day in the Life of a Global Project Manager
Manages transformation initiatives or technology programs within targeted parameters (such as time, budget, scope, quality) and following established Project Management methodologies
Takes leadership and accountability for project management tasks throughout the different project phases, from initiation/structuring, through execution and project closure
Manages preliminary project activities with sponsors, gathering all the necessary business inputs and requirements to the project scoping, business case elaboration, submissions, and approvals
Leads the program team, overseeing all the allocated resources across the zones/functions/businesses.
Manages and reports on financials such as project budgets, actuals, forecasts and approvals
Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, managing delivery within expectations and tolerances, addressing, and resolving issues and/or following escalation paths as necessary
Establishes and leads program governance meetings, incl. operational and decision committees
Ensures delivery of project reporting and documentation, incl. accurate status reports to senior leadership and acts as a consultant for business requests
Provides coaching to more junior elements of project management community and project teams
What will make you successful
Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field
Extensive experience as a Project Manager with a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Leadership skills and track record in developing people
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices. Project Management certifications, such as PMP or Agile are beneficial
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
Sharp business-sense and result/service-oriented mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
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