GBS Transformation Program Manager

Reporting to the India Site & Global Process Improvement (PI) leader, the GBS Transformation Program Manager is responsible for the coordinated management of a wide range of large-scale transformation programs to achieve strategic business objectives within agreed upon parameters of budget, schedule, and scope. The incumbent will also assist key business and functional leaders with project prioritization and program creation to drive alignment with overall strategic objectives. The role will also drive Process Improvement to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages all components of transformation programs, including budgets, resource allocations, scope, schedules, risks, etc. to ensure that agreed objectives are achieved. Balances all program components to maximize overall strategic value to the business.
• Manages Transformation programs to assure on-time delivery, effective cost, and risk management.
• Drives Process Improvement for critical processes to drive effectiveness and efficiency. Works with Cross Functional partners on improvement approach and implementation.
• Works with Change Management for Program communication updates. Provides regular status updates to senior management with emphasis on delivery of business objectives, management of risks, and assessments of scope and quality attainment.

Qualifications

• BS Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Project Management or related field of study
• At least 8+ years of business experience.
• Ability to effectively relate and to communicate with all levels
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and in sensitive situations.
• Previous project management experience and leadership of teams which are diverse and cross-functional is required. Sets direction for others to work toward goals and completion of objectives. In-depth knowledge of project subject matter and various functional areas, with ability to tie together interdependencies to achieve the greatest business impact.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to apply independent judgment to solve problems; inspires loyalty and trust; handles oneself ethically, ability to motivate, ability to lead without formal authority; ability to influence outcomes; ability to get things done through others.
• Regularly communicates with function heads and senior leadership teams. Regularly interacts across functions and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated managerial skills, presentation, negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management principles, resource management and change management techniques.
• Broad understanding of end-to-end business process – Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Planning, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and Distribution