THE ROLE
As the Project Coordinator - New Generation Products in our Warsaw or Poznań office, you will coordinate the product launch and change initiatives within the product lifecycle effectively for projects of the NGP (Next Generation Products) category. This will include both new market launches, supporting innovation projects as well as meeting the project objectives and deliverables. You will also be responsible for ensuring product launch and change initiatives are on time, according to brief and at lowest possible cost from market demand to product delivered to the market. Additionally, there will be a need to ensure highest quality of information along the process and to act as the go-to-person for the stakeholders in case of uncertainties.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serve as key point of contact and PCC consultant, providing guidance for a singular or cluster of markets supporting the initiation of Project Initiation Documents
- Serve as key point of contact for NGP Realization project manager on innovation launches, taking responsibility for market specific activities, including the Product Introduction Process
- Ensure all projects are progressed through Product Introduction Process and authorizations are in line with the agreed decision matrix
- Initiate and Run Project Kick off Meetings and activities
- Prepare and distribute Project Briefing documents, taking into consideration all essential information required in the process. Create and maintain project documentation
- Co-ordinate the activities of numerous internal departments along the PIP process such as Manufacturing, Product Management, Print Development etc.
- Follow up on Project status, ensuring that tasks are completed according to cost estimations, market requirements and within agreed time frame
- Proactively resolve project bottlenecks
- Provide transparency of project portfolio to the manager and project clients
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Fluency in written and spoken English along with good intercultural and interpersonal skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including effective collaboration with Commercial leads.
- Highly engaged, proactive, and self-driven individual with the ability to think conceptually and demonstrate a growth mindset.
- Proven experience in project management, having led complex cross-regional or cross-functional projects, preferably in Product Introduction.
- A pragmatic and results-oriented approach aligned with business needs and stakeholder expectations.
- Knowledge of PLM & Forecast to Stock (F2S) processes and systems (e.g., PLM, APO, SAP) is advantageous.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.
EVERYONE BELONGS
Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at [email protected] to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.
ABOUT US
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
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