Project Manager - Strategy and Transformation

Project Manager - Strategy and Transformation

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION
The position will report to the VP, Commercial Strategy & Transformation and will have specific focus on the implementation of key projects for continued evolution of EL North America. This role will work closely with senior leadership in the process of shaping and executing initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability & market competitiveness. The Manager acts as a key partner to the business and shared services teams and is accountable for the strategy & execution of projects, ensuring full stakeholder alignment.
This position is responsible for the management of cross-functional project teams responsible for related workstreams. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional group management experience, as well as strong problem solving, project planning and execution follow-through competencies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead end-to-end integration projects following acquisitions, mergers, or onboarding of new business units as assigned by Senior Leadership.
Develop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines, budgets, & resource requirements
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Sales, and Marketing, both at the global and local levels.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the existing organization and the newly integrated business.
Leverages organizational knowledge to drive efficient and consistent approach to integration and transformation workstreams, supporting effective change management
Serves as the primary liaison for cross-functional project teams, executing assigned initiatives
Partners with the team, Transformation & Integration, to strategically identify & execute strategic plans to maximize revenue growth & market competitiveness.
Gather Commercial insights to turn strategic objectives into actionable commercial plans, using data-driven insights to guide pricing, go-to-market strategies, and portfolio optimization.
Leads strategic initiatives: managing key strategic initiatives, supporting functional area executives who have assigned appropriate subject matter experts and resources

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related experience required
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in business integration, M&A, or transformation initiatives
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects within a highly matrixed global organization
Strong understanding of business operations, process improvement, and organizational change
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
PMP strongly preferred

Notes:
Hybrid - Office 3x-4x a week

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.