Project Manager - GPPM

ip skills, attention to detail and the capability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining commitment to quality in processes, products, and services.

What makes this a great opportunity?

• The alc/bev industry is an exciting, dynamic, and fast paced business. Suntory Global Spirits is a top player in the spirits business and focused on driving both category and brand growth
• Drive growth at Suntory Global Spirits through the management of medium to high complexity projects globally from ideation to evaluation.
• Collaborate with a diverse network of global stakeholders and functions across the organization to commercialize products
• As part of the Global R&D team, ability to provide input and support to overall global process improvements

Role Responsibilities

• Leverages our project management system to plan, track and execute projects of varying complexity from ideation through post launch evaluation by developing & maintaining project specific timelines
• Identifies critical path milestones across various project types and project scenarios, leveraging support from cross functional teams to detect early stage risks and determine options for mitigation
• Schedules & leads project status meetings with cross functional stakeholders, coordinating project details, agendas and action items in accordance with our communication principals
• Leverages strong written and verbal communication skills to provide timely & consistent updates in project management system and to global project teams across other internal forums to maintain stakeholder visibility to relevant project data
• Proactively prepares for gate meetings by ensuring accuracy of gate documents, adherence to gate principals, P&L, risks, and Gantt chart for each project throughout the stage gate process
• Champions the purpose & principals of the stage gate process that drives our business by guiding cross functional stakeholders in process adherence and influencing how projects progress
• Identifies and proposes improvements that streamline process and/or project execution
• Drives solutions forward by uniting key stakeholders to identify and evaluate options and their implications, steering actions towards enhanced ways of working
• Works effectively with peers and cross functional stakeholders by seeking diverse perspectives and encouraging unity through relationship building
• Ability to lead in a global environment with multi-cultural teams
• Participates in team building within Global R&D, broader Suntory Global Spirits initiatives and external seminars for engagement and development

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or business-related field
Certifications/Licensure- Experienced in Microsoft Project or other PPM software; Six Sigma & Project Management Certifications desired
Level of experience- 3+ years of demonstrated performance in Project Management roles with experience using Microsoft project or other PPM software
Industry experience- Spirits and or food industry experience a plus
Must be fluent in the English language (speak, read, write)
Travel 5%-10% globally as needed
Desire to help build and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within Global R&D and broader Suntory Global Spirits

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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