Regional Project Lead (Innovation) – APAC

Primary responsibilities of the APAC Project Delivery Lead are:

• Direct management of the APAC Project Delivery Managers that manage and deliver the key business critical projects across Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance.
• On time, and In Quality (OTIQ) delivery of all key business critical projects to market across all JDE programs including Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, Manufacturing Network, Business Continuity and Quality & Compliance.
• Cross-functional collaboration to transform the growth opportunity coming from commercial teams into a clear and concise scope to progress initiatives to Project Start and ensuring delivery execution through disciplined implementation of initiatives.
• Integrated delivery of one or more larger (high business impact and risk) renovation growth projects and Value Optimization initiatives to market, acting as the project lead and managing multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and R&D.
• Establish a cross functional APAC Project Lead network and community.
• Support the Regional PMO Lead with:

Support the Regional PMO Lead with:

• Co-ordination of APAC projects as part of cross program management, including resource allocation, phasing and priority setting to ensure efficient delivery.
• Building project management capability across APAC, embedding Project Management tools, and ways of working across the organization to enable scalability, repeatability and long-term value creation beyond the initial roll out.
• Scoping activities to build and shape a regional Innovation & Growth funnel to ensure opportunities meet value, feasibility, risk and readiness criteria, including consolidation of this into the bi-annual 36month Planning process.

Education: Master’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Business
Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Experience:
Must have:

• Culturally sensitive agility
• Project & Process management experience
• Business development experience or affinity
• Continuous Improvement Experience
• Broad understanding of Finance, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Sales
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Innovation and/or relevant business delivery preferably in the FMCG;

Nice to have:

• Value Optimization/Productivity delivery experience
• Portfolio Management and simplification experience
• Global/Local experience
• Experience in APAC region
• Manufacturing Experience

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?
Here's how to apply:

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form.
• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next.
• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?
Here’s why you should apply:

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.