Manage the day-to-day activities of the Continuous Improvement team that leads and supports process improvement and business analysis practices throughout the organization. Develop, manage, and maintain a clear vision and objectives in building, maintaining and enhancing a comprehensive continuous improvement and business analysis service offerings.
Job Purpose
The Project Execution AD role is an Aon-based Project Management leadership position, residing within the Operations organization. This is a role for someone who craves a challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering against large projects in the largest zone in Kraft Heinz.
The successful candidate will spearhead the strategy and execution of product commercialization to help deliver the goals of each KHC business unit. The primary responsibilities will be driving the successful delivery of the North America Zone’s portfolio of project initiatives.
The role requires strong and effective leadership extending across multiple functional areas, aligning efforts between R&D, marketing, sales, finance and supply chain teams to ensure that each launch or product change is seamlessly executed and thrives in market. Proven communication, collaboration, & influencing skills are critical for the candidate’s success and to realize Kraft Heinz’s long-term strategic commitments.
The AD commercialization will lead a diverse team of Project Managers and be responsible for the development of their project management skills to build a highly talented execution team.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Accountable for KHC’s end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
Monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
Leading and driving action in Portfolio Management Review meetings, providing analytics and KPI reports to leadership teams
Build a best-in-class project management team with the skills and mindset to enable KHC’s strategic plans
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Lead cross-functional leadership across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success
Collaborate with PMO counterparts internally and externally to enhance our project management systems identifying and utilizing industry leading tools as well as strengthening KHC’s portfolio management capabilities
Support the optimization of KHC’s governance processes and lead the Stage Gate process for a specific area
Expected Experience & Required Skills
8+ years Managing Commercialization Projects or Project Teams
8+ years people leadership
Proven experience in product development and commercialization, preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry with PMP Certification or similar preferred
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, able to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels
Successfully negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning to applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes
Strong Business Acumen understanding the unique economic factors motivating brand and category strategy
Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations for both internal teams and external partners
Proven analytical skills leveraging data driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization
Work Environment & Schedule
Role will travel 10% of the time. Additionally, this role requires 5 days/week with hybrid flexibility to work remote 3 days/week.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$164,200.00 - $205,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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