Senior IT Project Manager

🌱 Senior IT Project Manager/Project Management Lead at Upfield 

Location: London, UK or Amsterdam, Netherlands 
Work Model: Hybrid 

About Upfield: 

Upfield is a pioneer in plant-based nutrition, leading the way with a portfolio of iconic brands including Flora, Rama, Becel, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, ProActiv and Violife. With a presence in 95 markets and a commitment to excellence from seed to serving, we're fast, agile, and passionate about making people healthier and happier while caring for our planet. 

About the Position: 
 
Join our global Digital Technology & Data team in a pivotal role as Senior IT Project Manager/Project Management Lead. Directly reporting to the Director of the Office of the CIO & PMO, you'll lead our IT Project Managers in delivering an ambitious portfolio of projects. In this leadership position, you’ll not only guide the team but also personally drive one or more of our strategic projects to success. 

Role Purpose: 
 
You will be at the helm of our IT Project Management community, committed to excellence in project management practices and continuous learning. This role is an exciting opportunity to work in a "SaaS first, cloud-always" environment, leveraging the latest in cloud technology, AI, and digitalisation to push the boundaries of what's possible and drive Upfield's mission forward.
Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a strong community of project managers, ensuring adherence to the highest project management standards. 
• Lead strategic IT projects, focusing on delivering project objectives and embracing new ways of working through business change. 
• Champion the continuous improvement of our Project Management methodology, integrating emerging best practices. 
• Spearhead the learning and development program for the project management community, ensuring skills are up-to-date and aligned with our cloud-always  strategy. 

What Does It Take to Be Successful in This Role? 

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in IT/Business transformation project management, with a robust understanding of cloud environments. 
• Proficiency in delivering complex, global IT projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. 
• Experience with ERP (SAP) implementations, IT infrastructure, and technology project delivery in a cloud-first context. 
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including CxO. 

 
What's Next? 
 
Are you ready to exploit the advantages of a SaaS-first, cloud-always environment with Upfield, using AI and digitalisation to revolutionise plant-based nutrition?
Apply now to embark on this exciting journey. 

Application Deadline: 31st March 2024 

For inquiries, please reach out to Richard Hodgson, Talent Acquisition Manager, Northern Europe on WhatsApp +44 (0)7826 900 399 

🌱 Upfield: Shaping the Future of Plant-Based Nutrition with Cutting-Edge IT Project Management 

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