X-BG IS PROJECT LEADER

Main activities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define the project roadmap, outlining key phases, milestones, and dependencies
• Ensure all project plans, processes, and deliverables comply with established organizational standards, policies, and guidelines
• Track project deadlines and proactively address any potential delays
• Execute pilots, roll-outs, and distribution of tested systems in collaboration with BG stakeholders and the VT; oversee hypercare and post-implementation support. 
• Leads the planning processes and produces regular reports covering progress-to-plan of projects in its Region
• Update the project for presentation to the VT, adhering to the official project management methodology designated by D&IS, such as Symphony.

PROJECT TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication
• Oversee deliverable quality (requirements, design, testing, data, cutover, training) and ensure readiness at each Project gate. 
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with all stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate coordination between Regional Teams and local teams to ensure successful project delivery and adoption.

COMMUNICATION / COLLABORATION

• Reports on project risks and issues and propose countermeasures.
• Ensures that solutions deliver the expected value throughout the entire life cycle.
• Supports business leaders in implementing the processes to guarantee solutions adoption and correct usage in the long run
• Act as a partner with Practices department, collaborate with the VT team and BP's to ensure convergence between Regional and Global projects,
• Participate in the VT Monthly Project Portfolio meetings and present the status of projects
• Remain aware of incident escalation and contribute to resolution management when solicited by Operations or IS management, where the project Leader's expertise or coordination is required. 

Required profile and experience

• Master’s degree Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills.
• Proven track record in managing large, strategic IS projects with high visibility and complex requirements
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in large-scale digital transformation initiatives, from concept to delivery
• Extensive exposure to C-level executives (e.g., CIO, CTO) and executive communications. 
• Experience managing significant budgets and resources, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and mitigating major risks
• Strong background delivering IS Solutions for business-critical functions that drive efficiency, scalability, and measurable value. 
• Excellent communication and pedagogical skills. Ability to develop effective relationships, across multiple BGs, functions and geographies.
• Consistent drive for results with a record of successful deliveries.
• Analytical, structured and process oriented; adapt at prioritization in a fast-paced environment. 
• Multicultural fluency. Proficient in English (TOEIC 800) ; additional language is a plus.
• Open to travel to different locations, depending on business needs.

Key interfaces: 

• BU D&IS Business Partner (BP) - reporting & demand management 
• BG Stakeholders - business owners and process leaders 
• Pracice & Value Towers (VT) - solution governance and portfolio alignment 
• Group IS / Central Teams - global programs, standards and governance 
• Regional & Local Operations - deployment, adoption, and run 

Success Measures: 

• On-time / on-budget delivery : milestone adherence and scope control 
• Business value realized vs plan (KPIs and benefits tracking) 
• Adoption metrics (utilization, training completion, change readiness) 
• Quality indicators (defect rates across SIT/UAT/hypercare) 
• Stakeholder satisfaction and executve confidence 
• Methodology compliance and audit readiness (eg complete Symphony artifacts)