Project Coordinator / Specialist in project management in Imperial Tobakko /Imperial Brands

Job DescriptionThe roleManages the product lifecycle effectively for Plain or Branded Packaging products of Combustible product category within their dedicated Markets by ensuring product launch and change initiatives on time, according to brief and at lowest possible cost from market demand to Product delivered to the market. Ensures product change according to compliance requirements (regulatory, ESG and other company policies).Ensures highest quality of information along the process. And is the go to person for the stakeholders in case of uncertainties.Key accountabilitiesServe as key point of contact and PCC consultant, providing guidance for a singular or cluster of markets supporting the initiation of Project Initiation DocumentsEnsure all projects are progressed through Product Introduction Process and authorizations are in line with the agreed decision matrixInitiate and Run Project Kick off MeetingsPrepare and distribute Project Briefing documents, taking into consideration all essential information required in the process. Create and maintain project documentationCo-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 frameProactively resolve project bottlenecksProvide transparency of project portfolio to the manager and project clientsQualificationsSkills & ExperienceUniversity degree in either science, engineering or business administrationHighly engaged and proactive, self-driven.Able to think conceptually.Very good Project Management skills, having successfully ran complex projects (cross regional or cross functional) preferably related to Product IntroductionGrowth Mind-setPragmatic approach driving for results (solutions) in line with business needs and stakeholder requirements.Effective stakeholder management and communication including close collaboration with Commercial leads.Knowledge of the PLM & Forecast to stock (F2S) processes and associated systems (PLM, APO, SAP…) would be advantageousGood intercultural, interpersonal and communication skills.Fluent in both written and spoken English is a must