Job Title: Digital Senior Project Manager
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.
At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.
Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.
Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at
www.opella.com.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a team of project managers within our digital organization. This role is critical in driving project delivery, implementing project management methodologies, and leading M&A projects to support our digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management:
- Lead and manage a group of project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Recruit and onboard new project managers to build a strong project management team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Project Delivery
- Accountable for the successful delivery of digital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Manage project resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
Project Management Methodology:
- Deploy and standardize project management methodologies across the organization.
- Develop and implement best practices, tools, and templates for project management.
- Ensure adherence to project management standards and processes.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
- Lead M&A projects, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities.
- Manage risks and challenges associated with M&A activities.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with key stakeholders, including senior executives, to communicate project progress, risks, and issues.
- Facilitate decision-making processes and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring and Portfolio Support:
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in project delivery.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10/15 years of experience in project management, with at least 7 years in leading Projects/Programs within the FMCG/FMCH sector.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects within a digital environment.
- Proven ability to handle project complexity and cross-functional teams.
- Solution-driven and strong result-oriented approach.
- Strong budget consciousness and financial management skills.
- Experience in leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects is highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of current digital technologies and industry trends.
- Exceptional skills in people management and talent acquisition.
- Proven ability to establish and nurture robust stakeholder relationships.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Attributes:
- Results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
- Superior communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in leading M&A projects is a significant advantage
- Previous experience in digital carveout is recommended
- Knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities within the FMCG/FMCH industry.
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
www.opella.com/en/careers
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