Rangam is looking for a Project Manager to oversee product packaging projects. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Define the scope of the project, establish project goals, and develop a comprehensive project plan
- Identify and manage project risks, including developing risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate the work of team members and vendors, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and make necessary adjustments to keep the project on track
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and changes
- Manage project budgets, allocate resources, and track expenses to ensure cost control
- Ensure that the project is completed to the required quality standards and meets all project deliverables
- Facilitate effective team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct project evaluations and post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university
- Ability to conduct business in English, both verbally & in written form
- Strong, proven leadership, communication, collaboration, influencing, and project management skills
- Solid understanding of the artwork copy process, artwork copy components and respective accountable functions in RBU and SMOs, claim approval process, RIS/GPS and translation processes
- Ability to command attention and provide clear directions to others, internally in Client and external partners
- Strong organizational and time management skills for effectively planning and prioritizing project tasks
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and deadlines
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address project challenges and make informed decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment
- Specific experience with innovation/R&D organizations or large CPG companies
- Expertise in areas like external innovation or Centers of Practice
- Strong change management skills
- Experience with project management software for efficient project planning and tracking
- Knowledge of specific project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to adapt to different project requirements
- Experience in a particular industry or sector, allowing for industry-specific project management expertise