FMCG (WCM) Program Manager/ Project Leader

SUMMARY:
FMCG (WCM) Program Manager/ Project Leader, Durban -North Head Office, South Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Our Client, a Giant Group in the National Sugar Processing Industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably Qualified and experienced WCM (MWB) Program Manager/ Project Leader to be based in their Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal Head Office.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The benchmarked CTC Compensation Package is R1 320M pa.
• A 50% Medical Aid Allowance of R13 995 pm is on offer.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• To report directly into the Business Improvement Head.
• To serve a pivotal leadership role within their Business Improvement Business Unit, working in close collaboration with key members of multi-functional Project Management teams.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• At minimum a degree in Business (e.g. MBA or MBL) or related fields or Engineering.
• At least 8-10 years’ post-qualification FMCG experience
• Extensive knowledge of performance improvement programmes.
• Proven experience of change management and its application within project management environments.
• Broad experience of programme management including identification of opportunities as well as risks.
• Ability to establish pragmatic value adding governance programmes.
• Ability/credibility to influence at the most senior levels as well as work across a range of cultures & work levels.
• Business focus and understanding, as well as operational credibility.
• Ability to build relationships, partner with our businesses and have a track record in delivery.
• Project management expertise.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Key Culture Attributes: Ability to demonstrate the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change Management expert that ensures all follow the Group’s WCM change model.
• Serve as the Main interface between Results Delivery Office (RDO) and workstreams - accountable for ensuring delivery on project/programme performance, including value, costs, risks, and dependencies.
• Complete analysis / mentoring support for workstreams - interpret data, identify potential issues, and present this in a way that facilitates effective decision making.
• Provide expertise into development of business cases related back to the P&L across the Sugar business and Downstream
• Prepare and distribute consolidated project data (RDO) and workstreams.
• Engage with the project team to gain the understanding of and to collect and collate the required information to produce the dashboards, metrics, and reports.
• Closely co-ordinate with finance teams in all functions to ensure Performance Improvement Projects (PIP) and MWB financials are controlled right through our ERP, budgeting to the bottom line.
• Ensure delivery of the programme plan as required using reports from initiative leads and the outcomes of project.
• Build and maintain a central repository of project folders, documents, templates, and knowledge to create a sustainable online library of re-useable data to help inform future developments and support initiative leads.
• Work with initiative leads to develop and maintain the six key requirements for success.
• Organise workshops to identify areas of improvement for initiative and projects.
• Develop taxonomy integrating all functional improvements scopes of work to the Group’s specifications.
• Be conversant with the financial discipline required to manage projects and able to assist in budget tracking.
• Project/programme planning-support and ensure the development of a well-structured and governed plan.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in the Durban -North vicinity)
• Closing date for applications is the 18^th June 2024.
• By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us permission to use your personal information as per the POPI Act.
• ONLY applicants who match the requirements will be considered.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within four weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• An appointment will be made which is aligned to our client’s EE Plan.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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