Growth Channels Project Manager

• This role is responsible for the delivery of the projects that drive the commercial plan for Costco, Aldi and major retailers’ Private Label business. 

• Manage and own the internal process for executing NPD projects for Costco and ALDI in Australia. 

• Mobilize and liaise the business around key PL tenders. 

• Manage the annual marketing budget for executing private label projects. 

• Develop Strategic Channels projects by connecting customer needs and our capability & capacity. 

• Understanding customer expectations and deadlines by partnering with the NAMs, ensuring the business is delivering on time and to requirements, and managing the NPD process end to end. 

• Manage innovation and artwork projects through all stages, demonstrating leadership and partnership across the project stakeholders. 

• Manage projects from Opportunities Assessment (validating opportunity, developing business cases, facilitating early approvals); Initiation (scope, major deliverables, cost estimates, timelines); Planning and Design (creating project team structure, managing project team, leading business requirements); Execution (leading implementation of project, budget management); to Close (documenting lessons learned, measuring outcomes against baseline) 

• Represent the team at PMR, working closely with other project managers and attending all necessary monthly meetings in accordance with the cycle to make sure all stakeholders are aligned. 

• Own project plans and manage project status and issues. 

• Escalate issues if required when networks are not going as per plan. 

• Manage project meetings with the key functional leaders in attendance. 

• Keep track of strategic actions agreed within business. 

• Provide full visibility to R&D, Sales, S&OP on project timings and Strategic Channels pipeline.  

• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals. 

• Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s vision. 

• Ability to build consensus through strategic vision and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills  

• Ability to create a strong collaborative work environment to successfully develop partnerships  

• Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels  

• Robust organizational and project management capabilities  

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with strategic business focus and vision  

• Strong collaborative management style, with an execution and result-oriented focus  

• Strong process orientation and enforcement 

• Multiple years in Project Management

Benefits of working with us:

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work

• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

• In House Training Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're a results-driven procurement professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.