Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Ferrero
iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world.
The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them. About the Role: We are looking for a Project Manager to manage the marketing projects within the Cookies, Cones and Crusts portfolio. In this role, you will ensure successful delivery of
different project types, which includes New Product Development, Line Extensions, Minor Graphic or Packaging Changes. The Project Manager will report to the Portfolio Development Director and will be based in our corporate office in Chicago, IL.
Main Responsibilities: Develop and manage project timelines, success criteria, issues, risks, opportunities, and assumptions Communicate project status updates to Senior Management and if behind, provide recommendations and/or options to get back on track Hold cross functional team members accountable for delivering his/her tasks on time Ensure effective use of resources, communicate organizational priorities, and drive timely execution of strategically
important projects Evaluate and recommend go/no-go action based on the viability of a strategic initiative Handle multiple initiatives simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines Participate in, follow, and support the Ferrero commercialization gating process Who we are looking for: Bachelor’s Degree required At least 5 years of Project Management experience in the CPG industry; preferably in food Familiarity with a project gating process and product development process Familiarity with Supply Chain principles of forecasting, demand/supply planning, production, and inventory management Familiarity with Marketing key principles Well-practiced at building solid, respectful, relationships with all levels of an organization Strong work ethic with high sense of urgency, accountability, and initiative Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with an ownership mentality Willingness to attack problems for immediate resolution How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do.
So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. #FNA Diversity Statement: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.
We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. Ferrero North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability, or genetics..
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