Project Manager

Job Details

Position Job Title:                         Project Manager

BG and BU:                                    AFEMEA Operations

Function:                                        Operations

Line Manager’s Job Title:            Snr. Program Manager 

Job Purpose

The role of a Project Manager is to act as a coordinator of the organization’s growth & investment projects supervise and organize activities and ensure that project goals align with the company’s objectives.

Lead programs, portfolio and resource management with a team deployed across AFEMEA on growth & investment projects, including identifying projects as per the Amcor strategic plan.

Job Dimensions & Scope

Principal Accountabilities

-        Ensure development and implementation of consistent as well as standardized business processes. PMO helps in creating a common set of principles, practices, and templates for managing various organizational programs.

-        Managing and dealing with a large group of internal Amcor resources to ensure the agreed deliverables are met within the agreed timelines.

-        Customize and deploy best practices and tools in support of agile project planning and decision-making, visual data management, standardized reporting and governance, issue and risk management, and communication to all stakeholders

-        Build and inspire a culture of high-performance, transparent, seamless cross-functional collaboration, proactive risk identification and countermeasure deployment

-        Lead a team of project managers who guide activities across functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope, resources, budget, and schedule.

-        Enable the capture of Growth / Innovation projects requests and ensure each of those requests have enough relevant information that can aid in the assessment of that project

-        Maintaining an updated status of projects that are underway and those that have requests pending review

-        Communicate program objectives, goals, and progress to program directors, executives, upper management, and stakeholders

-        Establishing governance to ensure the right people have access to the right, and relevant information in order to make strategic decisions.

-        Project types are of a complex nature and multi-faceted like major plant extensions, production transfers, asset and knowledge transfers, new technologies, change management and complex training plans etc.

-        Centralize information and support a balanced scorecard for projects: inspect operational efficiency and compare the financial performance against a project’s Return on Investment and non-financial benefits.

-        Manage the project budget and ensure major project spend is approved through the project PMO and aligned to the project spend in each financial year.

Qualifications/Requirements

1.       Formal Qualifications and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or related field; Master’s degree (MA or MSc) in business or related field preferred

·       5+ years’ previous experience in program management, project management, administration, or related field

·       Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project)

·       Deep understanding of PMO principles, processes and procedures, experience establishing a PMO function is highly desired

·       Experience and ability to train others in one or more methodologies of Lean or Agile project management, visual daily management and continuous improvement methodologies

2.        Specific Skills and Abilities

·       Knowledgeable in program management methodology and techniques; performance evaluation and change management principles

·       Experience with compiling and following strict budgets

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

·       Excellent leadership and time management skills.

·       Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.

·       Exceptional project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define objectives and priorities, establish milestones, anticipate and mitigate risks, lead cross-functional teams to meet and exceed goals in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail and quick recall.

·       Experienced managing with ambiguity; demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems, exercise sound judgment and independently determine appropriate course of action where precedent may not exist.

·       An approachable and credible communication style, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; to keep all levels of the organization informed, engaged and motivated.

·       Intellectual agility - able to pivot based on shifting priorities and balance multiple projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.

·       Excellent collaboration skills – able to navigate complex matrix within AFEMEA and the broader Amcor organization to ensure alignment of priorities and partnership throughout program execution.

3.       Amcor Leadership Framework

Leading Self

Drive Vision & Purpose – Can identify personal meaning in contributing to the vision &strategy of Amcor. Is optimistic and contributes in a supporting way to their business environment.

Strategic Mindset – Contributes in practical planning of work processes. Understands and evaluates consequences of own decisions and actions. Pays attention to trends and issues that may impact own work in the future.

Leading Teams

Engage People & Teams – Provides the team with insights and background behind goals and required actions. Assigns tasks, setting clear, specific performance objectives, standards and accountability

across all people. Respects concerns and encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions. Builds consensus and involves others in decision-making.

Attracts & Develops Talent – Attracts and selects diverse & high caliber talent. Places a high priority on developing others through coaching, giving feedback, providing exposure within the organization, and identifying stretch assignments. Aligns employee career development goals with organizational objectives.

Leading the Business

Customer Focus – Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of meeting customer needs, e.g. defines their customer’s perspective. Identifies opportunities to modify internal processes, services, and structures to improve the ability to serve their customer. Identifies and tracks emerging customer segments and trends, shifts in suppliers and their offerings, and how they will affect how business is carried out. Understands how competitors serve different segments and where opportunities lie against them.

Set Priorities & Drives Results - Sets the right priorities and stretching goals on a group, team and individual level.  Pushes the organization to achieve results. Eliminates obstacles that affect organizational performance and supports the organization in overcoming setbacks.

Cultivates Innovation – Engages others by making the case for innovation and explaining their role in it. Removes barriers and creates a climate within the organization that encourages innovation e.g. mistakes are accepted, failures are opportunities to learn.