EMEA Central Ops Project Manager
Job Summary
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AtCircana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning andgrowthweseekand share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.âWerea global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences cultures and viewpoints thateach individualbrings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds skillsexpertise and beyond we create a stronger more innovative environment for our employees clients and communities. With us you can always bring your full self to work.â Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious proud to be Certified by Great PlaceToWork. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working atCircana.
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What willyoube doing
EMEA Central Operationsis a team ofProject andProgrammemanagersfocused onthe deliveryofstrategicchange.We foster a culture that drives business transformation and delivers tangible value for ourselves our teamsCircana and our clients.
As a project manager you willbe responsible forleading planning and driving progress in the delivery ofstrategic projects to an agreed schedule within theprogramme
Job Responsibilities
- Project management ofseveralstrategic initiativesacrossEuropewhich could involve working across all business groupsandall levelsfrom country manager to offshoreresources across all countries globallyand with some clients.
- Supporting IRI business groups to improve efficiency or drive revenue growthusingquality and process management tools
- Scoping and definition of small process improvement projects
- Managing projects throughthe project lifecyclefrom definition to delivery and transition to business as usual including change management.
- Ensure successful delivery of assigned projects to the required quality cost and timeliness targets at a countryclientor functional level
- Definition and agreement of completion strategy to ensure responsibility is transitioned to the relevant process owner with theappropriate controlmechanisms in place
- Problem solving and creative thinking to solve business issues and plans to support project risk mitigation
- Practicing and embedding best practice principles for project and process quality management across theorganisationand providing support to other project managers in Europe to achieve business goals
- Regular business reporting on projectsprogrammestatus to support International/global reporting requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in people process project and change management
- Strong project management knowledge (formal qualification such as APMP PMP PRINCE2 would be highly desirable)
- Excellent organizational prioritization and delegation skills
- Solutions driven with proven problem-solving skills with a flexible and logical approach
- Ability to cut through complexity to move things forward manage uncertainty and objectively challenge decisions to achieve the results for the organisation
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Self-motivated accountable and committed with well-developed decision-making skills
- Strong team player with the ability to promote and foster strong working relationships across countries and functions
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a virtual team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills ability to lead influence and motivate across the organisation and with all key stakeholders
- Ability to recognise and proactively communicate potential issues taking ownership for resolution and/or escalating as appropriate
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel within Europe as dictated by project needs
- Client or 3rd party contact may be required depending on project allocation
CircanaBehaviors
As well as the technical skills experience and attributes that arerequiredfor the role ourshared behaviorssit at the core of ourorganization. Therefore we always look for people who can continuously championthese behaviorsthroughout the business within their day-to-day role:
- Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow always asking the big questions
- Seek Clarity:Embracing complexityto create clarity and inspire action
- Own the Outcome:Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
- Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
- Be a Challenger:Never complacent alwaysstriving for continuous improvement
- Champion Inclusivity:Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathyrespectand integrity
- Commit to each other:Contributing to makingCircanaa great placeto work for everyone
Location
This position canbe located inthe following area(s):EMEA
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About Company
Circana offers clarity from complexity. Dive deep into consumer behaviors & trends across industries. Optimize decisions & inspire action.