Senior Project Manager

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager, as part of the IO Global PMO team, will be responsible for managing the end to end delivery of complex programmes of work across our manufacturing portfolio. 

Responsibilities

• Leadership – Partnering with relevant IO functional leader(s),enabling the development of high visibility, transformation programs to deliver on growth strategies; & drive execution of same, through constructive challenge, thought leadership & strong governance. (Note : depending on requirements, this role may be functionally designated for a period of time
• Programme Management – Managing complex programmes, projects or workstreams, often with high levels of initial uncertainty, throughout the programme lifecycle, from concept and design, through to post implementation including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting
• Change & Stakeholder Management – Partnering with relevant senior stakeholders, to ensure that optimised “1Kerry” design & change management planning are core principles of all programme plans, enabling successful adoption and sustainability of change, with senior leaders acting as ambassadors for change.
• Integration management – Driving the identification & management of interdependencies with other programmes & strategies functionally & cross-enterprise; ensuring that appropriate ownership is taken of risks, dependencies & overlaps across programmes
• People Management – Depending on the programme / project / assignment, this role may / may not involve direct line management of an individual or team, (and this may vary over time), but at all times, will involve working as part of a matrix to successfully deliver programmes at scale. Whether in a direct / indirect line management capacity, or otherwise, this role is expected to coach and mentor less experienced PMO team members to develop their skills, capabilities, business acumen and thought leadership
• Methodology & Governance – Ensure Kerry’s Programme Management methodology (waterfall / agile / combination) is appropriately deployed, including appropriate use of stage gates to minimise programme risk, and ensure a “no-surprise” environment
• Third party vendor relationships – Directly manage third party vendors to ensure that statements of work (SOWs) are written in order to maximise value to Kerry and that once scope is agreed, execution is managed in accordance with the parameters of the SOW

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Significant experience and a proven track record of Programme Management, across diverse programmes in a complex commercial matrix environment, with strong value & impact delivery outcomes – willingness to be hands-on is essential. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including track record of managing complex stakeholder groups, & effective Steering Committees. Strong negotiation skills
• Curiosity, thought leadership & passion for global design, & relentless execution
• Proficient across multiple business disciplines & functions, strong on systems, processes & data
• Expert knowledge of project management techniques, tools & methodologies
• Experience in Digital Transformation, OT, Engineering within an IO context would be beneficial
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant business discipline; a recognised project management qualification / membership would be advantageous
• Availability to travel 20% of time
   

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

Why Apply?

As well as the opportunity to make a significant impact within our business, you will also benefit from ongoing personal and career development.  Also on offer is a senior level salary, performance bonus, generous pension and a comprehensive benefits package.
 

• A competitive / industry benchmarked salary
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.