Summary: Seeking an organized and communicative Project Manager to lead complex global projects, mature delivery capabilities, and promote alignment in a fast-paced environment. Highlights: 1. Manage cross-functional, complex global projects independently 2. Lead teams and manage stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement 3. Identify opportunities for change and convey the need for it **About the Position** We have an excellent opportunity available for a someone seeking to make a difference and add value. The ideal candidate will have solid experience managing cross\- functional, complex global projects and will help mature our delivery capabilities, promote alignment, and predictability through transparency and identification/coordination of dependencies and risks. You are an ideal candidate if you are highly organized and structured, have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, can work across multiple time zones , and excel in a fast\-paced environment with rapid change. **Requirements** Project Execution * Effectively take s projects independently inclusive of all aspects from original concept through final implementation * Selects and tailors the best project delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) on enterprise projects including planning, organizing, monitoring, risk management, managing budget, project closure activities, and enforcing best practices * Manages the integration of vendor tasks, and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables as part of a consolidated project plan * Provides structure to milestones and leads the organization to achieve them * Structures and facilitates effective meetings and ensures a focus on achieving the necessary outcomes * Experience managing different types of business projects (GBS Transitions, Transformation, Software Implementation…) * Navigates group and organizational dynamics including identifying issues that may impact project outcomes and effectively works to resolve conflict leading through roadblocks, and escalating in a timely manner to ensure no surprises Leadership * Leads teams and manages stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement * Efficiently identifies and removes roadblocks to project execution. * Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas to fruition * Models developing relationships across organization , leveraging them to work through barriers * Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change * Exhibits extensive knowledge of current and emerging project management practices and applies them in projects Communication * Responsible for all project communications to leadership, the stakeholder community, and the project team * Proactively understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully Project Scoping * Build the required project structure including concept, oversight, communication, and the team * Identifies and works with Resource Managers to acquire necessary team members in a matrix environment * Creates Project Charter, facilitates definition of scope, and milestone deliverables inclusive of vendor\-related contracts **Qualifications** * At least 5 years of relevant experience managing projects independently, with PMO, SAFe , project, program , or portfolio management. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Engineering, or related Analytical field required , MBA is a plus * Certification in either: PMP, PRINCE2, ScrumMaster , SAFe , or Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus * Experience with business development, solution development, project/program management, and project delivery * Experience with PPM tools , Monday.com, Jira, MS Project, or any other is a plus * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Change Management knowledge or experience a plus * Flexibility to adjust to new demands with a sense of urgency. Must have the ability to embrace a highly dynamic, fast\-paced environment with rapid change * Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global teams while maintaining focus on outcomes and/or removing barriers * Ability to handle multiple projects, problem\-solving skills , and attention to details * A team player with energy and enthusiasm to motivate and engage others * Highly proficient PC skills (specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook required ) * Experience d Project Management within the Food/Beverage Industry and/or Global Business Services (GBS) organizations is a bonus!