Project Manager, Strategy + Planning - FMCG

Job Description

Our client is a global FMCG company employing in excess of 50,000 staff internationally. This role sits within the Strategy and Planning division of our client, and the main aim is to drive the achievement of business strategy through active process management, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The role has a Greater China market focus.

Job Responsibilities

• The position reports to the Area Head of Strategy and Business Development, and you will work in close partnership to manage key strategic projects
• Employing a structured approach to project management, you will ensure each project has a well-defined business case and clear deliverables
• You will co-ordinate and lead cross-functional workstreams to ensure that desired project outcomes are delivered on time and within budget
• Build and actively manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to keep them abreast of project/workstream progress seeking advocacy and sponsorship
• Anticipate changes, assess risks related to the project and ensure contingency actions are appropriate
• Revise project alignment with business strategy as necessary
• Be responsible for the project records management to ensure standards are maintained
• Create presentations and conduct analyses on an ad hoc basis

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree qualifications, postgraduate qualifications will be well-regarded
• Minimum 8 years' working experience in marketing, management or business consulting in a cross-functional environment
• Solid influencing skills, an ability to lead team members without any direct reporting structure
• Executive presence to operate at senior executive level
• Culturally sensitive you will have previous project management experience
• You are results-oriented with strong execution and organizational capabilities
• Solid business acumen with a broad operational understanding of marketing, finance, manufacturing and other business functions, and be able to engage in informed discussions
• Understand the overall impact of strategies and decisions on business
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Strong English and Chinese language skills

Your application will be handled in strict confidence by Benny Lee.