Project Manager, Innovation Commercialization Specialist - Plainfield, United States - Diageo España SA

Description

Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America


Context / Scope:

The North American Innovation & Brand Change team is responsible for the end-to-end cross functional oversight and delivery of Innovation and Renovation from Gate 1 to LaunchDelivering programs on time, in full, and on budget while hitting COGS targets and maintaining quality is paramount.

Sitting within the Supply Chain Planning & Logistics (SCP&L), the Innovation and Brand Change team is a business partner to the rest of NA Supply, Innovation, Commercial and Brand Marketing.

This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple programs of varying complexity at any within Diageo Canada, across Innovation, global brand renovations and cost optimization projects

Purpose of Role:
Provide Project Management leadership to support the delivery of Diageo Canada's Pipeline.
Lead project teams made up of cross functional leads in Supply and Demand to meet the following critical metrics, as committed to at Gate 5:
Global Critical Metrics - Perfect Project Delivery
On time – measured by meeting MAD (Material Availability Date)
In full – measured by service fulfillment
On budget – measured by keeping within approved origination cost
On Quality – measured by meeting Diageo's Global Finished Products Standard
Local Critical Metrics – Michelangelo (artwork system) SLA.
Investigate into project risks, develop mitigation plans, and bring solutions to commercialization challenges.
Ensure new product development and launches comply to Diageo methodologies (Navigate, I&BC Excellence).

Top Accountabilities:
Manage delivery of programs from Gate 1 through to 90 days post-launch against critical metrics.

Provides Supply input and commercial grounding during project development phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise and handling regular project communications to Supply and Demand project sponsors, Technical Operations and the broader Supply community.

Build great relationships with partners in NA Demand and throughout the Supply organization.

Apply strong project management skills to develop and handle project timelines, addresses technical and resourcing challenges and ensures risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and completed for each project.

Consistently demonstrate pride and dedication to Diageo, behave authentically, focus on finding solutions, and develop positive relationships across the

organization.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
3+ years of Technical and Professional development experience in consumer package technology.
BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related Technical field, with knowledge of product

commercialization.
Strong eye for business (w/awareness of data analytics), communication, interpersonal, influencing and

relationship-building

skills.

Experience in leading a multi-disciplined team in a very fast paced environment, with the ability to manage, provide leadership and cut-through in the face of great ambiguity.

Successful candidates will have technical experience and performance leadership skills, multifaceted cross-functional interaction and effective project management, communication and influencing skills.

Theoretical knowledge of primary package design, liquid development, and manufacturing processes and procedures.
Role requires % domestic (as needed).

More About Us:

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing's changed.

We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people.

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Worker Type:
Employee

Primary Location:
Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities.

Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry.

And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world.

Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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