Senior Project Manager

Nestlé · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-04-24

Position: Senior Project ManagerLocation: NBS CairoMain Purpose of JobResponsible for the efficient, effective, flawless End-to-End execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of medium to high complexity: Plan and lead I&R projects E2E (from Identify to Delivery Stage) and orchestrate a cross-functional and multi-disciplinary team to achieve the project defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case. Ensure that the invested resources bring the expected return on investment with a flawless execution. The SPM will be handling high complexity projects.Key Outputs: List the main results which the job must deliver in order to achieve its purpose."Execute as per the I2L flow: Apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-scope, on-time and on-quality launch and flawless execution of I&R projects of medium to high complexity from Identify to end of delivery stage.Activities include: Lead project team definition and reach out to Functional Line Managers to identify and secure resources along the flow Build and maintain project budget all along the flow - Coordinate CAPEX request with Engineering Project Manager Align project team behind common project objectives and ensure PDPs are updated accordingly Orchestrate all functions and markets involved in the project to coordinate timelines, track end-to-end activities and milestones and ensure project is progressing as planned Drive definition of Innovation profile and gap assessment in order to build the critical path Lead Key Success Criteria definition with project team, challenge KSC with an unbiased view to assure speed and get validation from Decider(s) Drive timely preparation of the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan along the flow Drive Opportunity and Risk Management and escalating critical issues to Decider(s) - Doing preventive management of roadblock Identify change requests, evaluate impact and get them approved or rejected - Document scope change accordingly Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including kick-off meeting, kick-start meetings, check-in meetings, regular project meetings, risk assessments, post launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required Provide transparency, documentation and communication of project status and risk to cross functional team members, Project Management Lead and Deciders Ensure the overall data entry, its regular updates & completion in the I2L System Lead internal and external Stakeholders management: identify stakeholders, distribute responsibilities among project team and ensure proper communication Capture and share lessons learnt (category knowledge) Apply and evolve project management tools and competencies to ensure the desirability, viability and feasibility for an on-scope, on-time and on[1]quality delivery of projectsLeverage own functional expertise and network to steer project team towards best solution definition and execution. In particular, use own expertise to: Question/challenge proposed activities and solutions Contribute to the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan""Key Experiences:What experiences are key to success in this job?"" 6 years+ of cross-functional experience gained through participation to I&R projects, or through mission/assignment in various organizations 3 to 5 years of effective project management experience Has successfully led I&R project(s) or functional team and has developed people as a project manager or as a team leader/group manager Has worked in a matrix-like structure Has demonstrated courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems Has proven communication skills"

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