I2S Associate Project Manager

POSITION SNAPSHOT Title: I2S Associate Project Manager Company: NBS

Location

Cairo Position Summary: Responsible for the efficient, effective, flawless End-to-End management of simple Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects: Plan and lead I&R projects End-to-End and orchestrate a cross-functional and multidisciplinary team to achieve the project defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case. Ensure that the invested resources bring the expected return on investment with a flawless execution. Promote the I2L Mindset. The APM will be responsible for handling low complexity projects. A DAY IN THE LIFE Execute as per the I2L flow: Apply project management principles, tools and skills to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality execution of simple I&R projects from project kick-off (in Identify or Refine or Prepare stage) to end of delivery stage. Activities include: - Contribute to project team definition and reaching out to Functional Line Managers to identify and secure resources along the flow - Build and maintain project budget all along the flow - Coordinate CAPEX request with Engineering Project Manager - Align project team behind common project objectives and ensure PDPs are updated accordingly - Orchestrate all functions and markets involved in the project to coordinate timelines, track end-to-end activities and milestones and ensure project is progressing as planned - Drive definition of Innovation profile and gap assessment in order to build the critical path - Lead Key Success Criteria definition with project team, challenging KSC with an unbiased view to assure speed and get validation from Decider(s) - Ensure timely preparation of the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan along the flow - Drive Opportunity and Risk Management and escalating critical issues to Decider(s) - Identify change requests, evaluate impact and get them approved or rejected - Document scope change accordingly - Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including kick-off meeting, kick-start meetings, check-in meetings, regular project meetings, risk assessments, post launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required - Provide transparency, documentation and communication of project status and risk to cross functional team members, Project Management Lead and Deciders - Ensure the overall data entry, its quality, regular updates & completion in the I2L System - Lead Stakeholders management across functions: identify stakeholders, distribute responsibilities among project team and ensure proper communication - Capture and share lessons learnt (category knowledge)-

Desired Candidate Profile

ARE YOU A FIT? 2 years+ of cross-functional experience gained through participation in I&R projects, or through mission/assignment in various organizations Some experience of project management gained through participation to I&R projects Has worked in a matrix-like structure Has demonstrated courage and ability to solve problems Has proven communication skills Has the ability to multitask At ease with ambiguity and unknowns