Regional Project Lead - Innovation

Job Description

Primary responsibilities of the APAC Project Delivery Lead are:

• Direct management of the APAC Project Delivery Managers that manage and deliver the key business critical projects across Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance.
• On time, and In Quality (OTIQ) delivery of all key business critical projects to market across all JDE programs including Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance.
• Cross-functional collaboration to transform the growth opportunity coming from commercial teams into a clear and concise scope to progress initiatives to Project Start and ensuring delivery execution through disciplined implementation of initiatives.
• Integrated delivery of one or more larger (high business impact and risk) renovation growth projects and Value Optimization initiatives to market, acting as the project lead and managing multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D.
• Establish a cross functional APAC Project Lead network and community.
• Support the Regional PMO Lead with:

Support the Regional PMO Lead with: 

• Co-ordination of APAC projects as part of cross program management, including resource allocation, phasing and priority setting to ensure efficient delivery.
• Building project management capability across APAC, embedding Project Management tools, and ways of working across the organization to enable scalability, repeatability and long-term value creation beyond the initial roll out.
• Scoping activities to build and shape a regional Innovation & Growth funnel to ensure opportunities meet value, feasibility, risk and readiness criteria, including consolidation of this into the bi-annual 36month Planning process.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Business
Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Experience: 

Must have:

• Culturally sensitive agility
• Project & Process management experience
• Business development experience or affinity
• Continuous Improvement Experience
• Broad understanding of Finance, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Sales
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Innovation and/or relevant business delivery preferably in the FMCG;

Nice to have:

• Value Optimization/Productivity delivery experience
• Portfolio Management and simplification experience
• Global/Local experience
• Experience in APAC region
• Manufacturing Experience

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?  

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form.
• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 
• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office. 

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? 

Here’s why you should apply:

1. Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
2. Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
3. Exciting allowances to perk up your day
4. Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
5. Sports perks to keep you energized
6. The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.