project manager for the MEU strategic portfolio

Mondelēz International produces and sells snacks, including biscuits, chocolate, candy, cheese, and gum. Its products are sold in over 150 countries.

• Oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers
• Prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met
• Coordinate plans and deliverables with cross-functional teams and internal and external partners
• Manage project lifecycles, including budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, operational readiness, and go-live readiness
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program- and project-level risks, escalating them to global leads when necessary
• Drive consistency and quality in project execution using appropriate methodologies
• Communicate program-level reports and status updates
• Develop team resources and coach and mentor project managers from other teams
• Manage the MEU Strategic Project Portfolio with the manager, comprising up to 80 strategic, transformational, and cross-functional projects across the MEU region
• Assess, track, and report on the portfolio and further develop project and project portfolio management approaches
• Drive knowledge management and help ensure compliance with the European Operating Company Business Model

• Solid experience in leadership roles and people management
• 5+ Years in project management leadership roles on large, complex projects, including multi-country experience
• Excellent program management skills and experience leading and delivering large projects across multiple regions or markets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead discussions with project resources from tactical execution level to steering committee members
• Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to positively influence decision-making
• Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
• Proven ability to build effective teams across internal and external partners
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders, including senior management; skilled presenter
• University degree in business administration or a similar field
• Skilled in project portfolio and project management, stakeholder management, and leadership with and without formal authority
• Good understanding of the company, its business model, and processes
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• MS Office knowledge and digital affinity

• Salary in Austria: EUR 84.000,-- per year, split up in 14 pays for full-time; overpayment is possible depending on professional experience and qualifications
• Salary in Slovakia starts from 3.983€ plus annual bonus payment based on performance; the final offer depends on the candidate’s skills and previous experience
• Attractive benefits are offered in Slovakia
• Travel required up to several times per year
• Locations are flexible across MEU: Warsaw, Poland; Bratislava, Slovakia; Prague, Czech Republic; Bludenz, Austria; Bournville, UK
• No relocation support available