Lead Project Manager, Global Project Management

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Lead Project Manager, Global Project Management will work cross-functionally to guide, support, and lead project team members on product-related projects. The person selected for this role will be responsible for defining the project scope and leading the project team through the commercialization phase. Projects led by this role may include new product launches, reformulations, and supplier movements. Corporate initiatives may also be managed by this role across categories of products and/or global changes, including regional launches such as NAM, MX, APAC, SAM/CAM, MX, EMEA, and RSM. This role will mentor other team members within the department.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Drive projects through all stages of development, which may include concept to availability at local distribution centers worldwide.
• Understand the Herbalife project management process thoroughly and support other Project Management team members through mentoring and as a subject matter expert.
• Proactively identify and raise risks and issues to relevant partners.
• Lead teams in the use of ongoing risk management & communication tools.
• Deliver transparent, timely, and effective verbal and written communication to teams, stakeholders, and appropriate levels of the organization.
• Drive projects through all phases, which may include concept through availability at local distribution centers across both countries.
• Create and manage the project timeline by identifying project dependencies and critical path.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion as project evolves.
• Facilitate communication between team members located in Corporate and Regional offices.
• Maintain constant communication with other Project Management Team Members as well as a working relationship with teams located in the region.
• Have a thorough understanding of the process and exhibit flexibility and creativity to fine-tune timelines to project needs.
• Regularly publish agendas, project timelines, and project notes to all stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None!

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills: Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business organizations. Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple, complex projects. Individual should have a proven track record in identifying appropriate constituents to drive decision-making and action. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within multiple departments. Proficiency in MS Office, including Project, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Agile PPM proficiency. Fluent in English.
• Experience: 7-8 years’ experience in a Project Management environment. 3 years’ experience in Herbalife Nutrition PMO. Experience in leading teams and stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience within the PMO at Herbalife Nutrition.