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Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way.  We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there.  

Project Manager - North America Foodservice

Department: NA Foodservice

Type: Permanent, Full-time

THE ROLE 

The Project Manager is responsible for successful project management, implementation and execution of Foodservice pilots and roll-out projects supporting Food Teams. This role partners with the innovation team through the ideation process and effectively identifying and managing all aspects of the project life cycle. The Project Manager facilitates collaboration and communication across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.  Ultimately, this role brings all subject matter experts together for successful project execution. Additionally, this role seeks BU feedback and communicates to the Foodservice team for continuous improvement on processes, procedures and concept development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Here are just a few ways that you’ll help make journeys better:  

Actively participate in category development project teams to create new offers and partner with BU to pilot new ideas, offers and innovations for future category and company growthPartner with internal team and external consultants to lead related projects and initiativesManage equipment supply chain for foodservice rolloutsCollaborate with our BU’s identifying gaps and learnings. Document action items, coordinate solutions, set timing and communication process with Foodservice team members until completePartner with Category Teams and Innovation Team to define pilot purpose, pilot KPI’s, BU selection for pilot and store selections. Write scope of work ensuring a clear and complete project understanding.Accountable for structured project management for all pilot and rollout activity with agreed upon decision gates at appropriate times, secure understanding and buy-in ensuring effective implementation with high success ratesCreate and manage Gantt chart capturing all project steps, tasks and assigned deliverablesCreate and maintain pilot project budget collaborating with local BU resources and category teams. Ensure store specific scope of work is clearly defined and understood by all project team members.Lead all pilot and rollout project team coordination calls.Report project progress and effectively document and implement all learnings. Create alignment with all project team membersParticipate as part of global category team to contribute to research, development, testing, roll out and planning activitiesEnsure global concept framework standards and guidelines are clear and followedAnalyze effectiveness and performance of new concepts, provide reporting and offer input for improvements; how to minimize costs and maintain quality/safety standardsFlexible with working hours and travel to support all global ways of working

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

Customer focus: Identifies and understands customer needs and puts them first in all activities and effortsCommercial mindset: Goes the extra mile to drive the commercial success of the company.Continuous improvement: Courageously moves the company forward today and into the future of retailCooperation: Supportive and positive team player and committed to company decisions and making us succeed togetherPersonal integrity: Promotes and lives the company standard of ethics, openness and valuesStrategic Execution: Understands and drives the company strategy in our organization and the marketplace

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

We want you to join our team! Here’s what we’re looking for: 

EXPERIENCE

Leadership, team building, and project managementSupply chain experience an assetStrong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organizationMinimum 5 years experience working in project managementRetail or C-store experience an assetExperienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programsStrong communication skills in English, both verbally and written

EDUCATION

Higher relevant education or experience equivalentProject Management training or competenciesCategory Management training or competencies an assetFluent in English (oral and written)

PERSONALITY PROFILE (UCF)

Leading and SupervisingRelating and NetworkingPersuading and InfluencingCreating and InnovatingPlanning and OrganisingDelivering results and meeting Customer ExpectationsAdapting and Responding to ChangeEntrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

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