Project Manager

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Global Integrated Operations (IO) business.

IO at Kerry, is made up of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Safety & Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety and Procurement, working in partnership with our colleagues across the enterprise, to serve our customers.

Kerry’s IO Program Management Office drives the framing and execution of an evolving portfolio of transformation programmes, working in partnership with global functional leads, to drive our strategy at pace.

This Project Manager role will be responsible, as part of that team, for managing the end to end

delivery of complex programmes of work, which may be cross-regional or region-specific, depending on priority, value at stake, complexity and / or business risk.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week at our Naas offices and some travel to Kerry sites, depending on projects.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Partnering with relevant IO functional leader(s), enabling the development of high visibility, transformation programs to deliver on growth strategies; & drive execution of same, through constructive challenge, thought leadership & strong governance.
• Programme Management – Managing complex programmes, projects or workstreams, often with high levels of initial uncertainty, throughout the programme lifecycle, from concept and design, through to post implementation including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Change & Stakeholder Management – Partnering with relevant senior stakeholders, to ensure that optimised “1Kerry” design & change management planning are core principles of all programme plans, enabling successful adoption and sustainability of change, with senior leaders acting as ambassadors for change.
• Integration management – Driving the identification & management of interdependencies with other programmes & strategies functionally & cross-enterprise; ensuring that appropriate ownership is taken of risks, dependencies & overlaps across programmes.
• People Management – Depending on the programme/project/assignment, this role may/may not involve direct line management of an individual or team, (and this may vary over time), but at all times, will involve working as part of a matrix to successfully deliver programmes at scale. Whether in a direct / indirect line management capacity, or otherwise, this role is expected to coach and mentor less experienced PMO team members to develop their skills, capabilities, business acumen and thought leadership.
• Methodology and Governance – Ensure Kerry’s Programme Management methodology (waterfall / agile / combination) is appropriately deployed, including appropriate use of stage gates to minimise programme risk, and ensure a “no-surprise” environment.

What you can bring to the role

• Proven track record of Project Management, across diverse programmes, in a complex commercial matrix environment, with strong value & impact delivery outcomes – willingness to be hands-on is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including track record of managing complex stakeholder groups, & effective Steering Committees.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Curiosity thought leadership & passion for global design, & relentless execution
• Proficient across multiple business disciplines & functions, strong on systems, processes & data.
• Expert knowledge of project management techniques, tools & methodologies
• Current experience in Digital Transformation within an Operations context would be beneficial.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant business discipline; a recognised project management
  qualification / membership would be advantageous.
• Availability to travel 20% of time.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.