Project Portfolio Manager Central R&D

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Norge ble etablert i 2013 og var en sammenslåing av de tidligere selskapene Nidar, KiMs og Sætre. Vi er den største leverandøren av produkter til kos og glede i det norske markedet. Du møter oftest Nidar, KiMs eller Sætre som avsender på de fleste av våre produkter og vi jobber med merker som f.eks. Stratos, Smash!, Troika, Nidar, New Energy, Laban, Doc`, KIMs, Cheez doodles, Polly, Safari og Sætre for å nevne noen. 

Vi er den største aktøren innen godterier, kjeks og snacks og tilgrensende produkter i det norske markedet. Med kjente merker og de beste smakene skal vi begeistre og glede det norske folk. Vi skal skape lønnsom vekst ved å utvikle attraktive produkter i og på tvers av kategoriene. Vår unike forbrukerinnsikt, kategoriforståelse, innovasjonsevne og salgskraft gjør oss til handelens foretrukne partner. Med en konkurransedyktig verdikjede og nærhet til det norske markedet skaper vi verdi for oss selv og for våre eiere.

We are looking for an analytical and business driven Project Portfolio Manager in the R&D department with strong collaboration skills
 

Do you want to take part in strengthening the R&D department in one of Norway’s largest FMCG companies? Are you an experienced Project Manager with proven record of accomplishments? Are you proactive and structured with strong problem-solving skills? Are you self-driven and have a natural ability to build relationships both internally and externally? Are you willing to work in a multicultural international environment with different markets where Orkla Confectionery & Snack operates? Then we would love to hear from you.

This role is newly established and will be responsible for leading the process and development of required multi-category and multi-country projects based on Orkla Confectionery & Snacks (OCS) portfolio company strategy. The role will also manage projects between several Business Units, ensuring alignment, agreement and project implementation within time, quality, and budget. This role will have to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, such as category supply chains, cross-category R&D team, marketing, technical team, quality, external partners etc.

The position reports to PMO & Food Legislation Director and will be based at Orkla’s head office at Skøyen in Oslo.
 

WHAT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

You will be the one leading successful implementation of cross-country innovation, as well as production effectiveness projects within or across certain product categories and ensure effective project management process with optimal cooperation between stakeholders, structural units, internal or external partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise implementation of project pipeline within certain time, quality and budget
• Safeguard that cross-country projects are aligned with OCS business and sustainability strategy and goals.
• Build, develop and retain strong project teams. Drive high performing, engaging and collaborative organizational culture and leadership practice.
• Actively participate in Central Product Management Reviews and present projects to the CS Management Team, expressing opinion, presenting projects and follow-up implementation
• Analyze financial data and understand monetary and organizational implications of projects.
• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
• Participate and organize project related meetings
• Design project risk assessment and mitigation action plan.
• Conduct project review and create reports to the executive staff.
• Optimize and improve process and the overall approach where necessary.
• Secure OCS growth opportunities and initiate new projects.
• Stay ahead of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in project management and the confectionery and snack industry and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.  
   

WHO ARE YOU?

You are someone with great project management skills who drives towards results, are proactive and confident in decision making. You have a natural ability to build relationships both internally and externally and your ability to handle a fast-paced environment while remaining calm helps you maintain a holistic perspective and ensure effective problem-solving.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, with proven track record of successful cross-country project implementation
• Minimum 1 year experience in people management in FMCG or production company is an advantage.
• Proven record of accomplishment of leading projects, from ideation to launch.
• Knowledge of project management methodology, techniques, and processes.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of European and market relevant food legislation framework.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends, opportunities, and risk.
• Highly organized, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English as well as one or more of the Scandinavian languages 
• Ability to travel
   

You can expect a workplace with strong unity which we think is a typical characteristic of OCS. Great people and great brands - that's who we are. We are characterized to a large extent by team spirit and collaboration between colleagues. We work to ensure that all our employees are challenged and perform at a high level and we want to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We have a genuine desire for our employees to succeed - and see their career development and well-being as a win-win. We can promise you an exciting, varied and inspiring working environment with skilled colleagues in a company where our culture and our values ​​are held in high regard. We have our own company cabins and a training center in addition to good insurance schemes and competitive terms. And last but not least, access to the best confectionery, snacks and biscuits products.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information you can contact PMO & Food Legislation Director R&D, Dana Smorodska email: dana.smorodska@orkla.lv or HR Manager Jannicke Arnesen-Zardi on phone number: 904 74 190.
 

Application deadline: Tuesday December 17th 2024
Applications containing a cover letter, CV, and diplomas are screened continuously. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Orkla Confectionery & Snacks and look forward to receiving your application!