Portfolio Manager (Temporary)

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Join a global leader in the food industry as a Project and Portfolio Manager. This is a temporary position for 9 months with the potential for extension. As a Project and Portfolio Manager in the Process Innovation & Excellence team, you play a crucial role in driving strategic priorities within the organization's Shared Service Centres (SSC). The team focuses on continuous improvement and technology initiatives to enhance operational performance.

The organization is a leading producer and distributor of consumer products, including dairy-based beverages, infant nutrition, cheese, and desserts across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. With branch offices in 38 countries and approximately 24,000 employees, they are committed to operational excellence and innovation.

The team ensures that innovations and improvements are supported and eventually embedded and owned by the operational departments and is the driving force for:

• Determine innovation, Improvement & technology strategy;
• Define methodologies, governance, framework, and policy on continuous improvement;
• Identify, design, build, and implement process- & system innovations;
• Train and build capabilities on new solutions and ways of working.

Your key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and lead a team to deliver portfolios, programs, and projects for optimal outcomes;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align strategies and support the delivery of strategic objectives;
• Identify and implement value-adding opportunities in the continuous improvement/project portfolio management strategy;
• Lead and drive the execution of the strategy roadmap;
• Manage and track local/global programs and projects, reporting on key deliverables;
• Lead and support Board meetings and project-related sessions;
• Communicate project updates and achievements through communication initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or IT;
• LEAN Green/Black Belt certified with hands-on process improvement experience;
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) with project management experience;
• 10 years of experience in Project Management and Continuous Improvement;
• SAP project implementation experience with a view of E2E business processes;
• Shared Services experience preferred;
• Excellent stakeholder and change management capabilities;
• Strong analytical skills, pro-active, and results-oriented;
• Fluent in English (other languages are a plus).

This is a temporary position for 9 months with the potential for extension! In addition, this is a position for 38/40 hours per week and offers a hybrid working environment. This assignment can be filled by a freelancer, in which case the range is hourly rate is €90,-. There's also the possibility for a flex-contract via us, in which case a salary of €7000 - €8000 gross per month applies.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her own field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.

Gestelde eisen

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or IT; LEAN Green/Black Belt certified with hands-on process improvement experience; Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)

Uren

32-40 hours

Salaris

€7000 - €8000 per maand