8 hours ago

Guatemala City Innovation Project Manager

GuatemalaMid · 5-10 years

About this role

Job Description

Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client.

Main Responsibilities

End-to-end project management.
Provide full support for product and packaging innovation projects from concept development, feasibility validation, R&D, business proposal, and approval.
Lead innovation project kick-off meetings and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and objectives.
Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, project update meetings, and lessons learned sessions, ensuring decisions and updates are effectively communicated.
Regularly monitor innovation projects, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvements.
Assess project delays, identify risks, and propose accelerations to keep projects on track.
Ensure the accuracy of information and compile all required inputs for complete project documentation and supporting materials.

Qualifications

Proven experience in project management roles.
Background in innovation project management within industries such as:
- Pharmacy R&D
- Supply Chain
- Marketing
Proven leadership skills.
Strong soft skills.
Proficiency executing PM-related tasks using tools such as:
- Gantt charts
- Stakeholder matrix mapping and management
- Risk analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Problem-solving
Effective time management.
Experience in innovation projects related to consumer packaged goods (required).
Strong analytical skills.
Strategic thinking ability.
PM Certifications in one or more of the following:
- PMI
- PRISM
- PRINCE2
- AGILE
- Or any other PM certification
Experience interacting with international stakeholders.
Experience leading projects in global accounts or companies.
Proficiency with Martech and workflow management tools such as MS Project, Adobe Workfront, Asana, Monday.com, Veeva, Salesforce, Smartsheet, or Power BI.
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced English proficiency.
Advanced Excel proficiency.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Heorshe can coordinate complex projects involving diverse areas of expertise online and offline.Heorshe has the ability to size a project, perform the preliminary scoping and build the ad hoc team to complete it. Heorshe can support network creationorfacilitation and contributes to the development of assets on large cross functional projects and accelerates the response to proposals. Heorshe has the ability to identify business opportunities and execute on them.

H1B sponsor likely