About the role

  • NPI Deployment Manager responsible for end-to-end delivery of product launches and modifications. Collaborating cross-functionally to drive project success within BAT.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of assigned projects to agreed time, quality, and cost, using the mandated approval and stage-gate management process stipulated in the One Marketing Decision Rights, to enable achievement of end market cycle plans
  • Manage the end-to-end project implementation in HIVE OTIF considering integration across all areas in the business based on the scope of the project as defined in the Project Mandate and/or Project Brief.
  • Develop the full project plan with input from the functional experts and monitor and manage the project schedule as per the project plan by assigning tasks in HIVE to the appropriate functional expert including any related Master Data.
  • Managing the project budget on behalf of the commercial budget holder and driving the local business case completion as well as project risks through the HIVE risks management functionality and ensure adequate risk mitigation is in place.
  • Deal with operational issues and negotiate and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems, and projects.
  • Providing the visibility of potential problems earlier in the project lifecycle, and the ability to take the appropriate recommendations/ corrective action to the appropriate forums (S&IR, GMA)
  • Collaborate with partners at all levels to develop aligned plans & priorities, resolve project issues and secure support necessary to ensure project delivery
  • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project objectives.
  • Establish, lead, and motivate cross functional teams to successfully deliver projects and support collaboration within and across teams
  • Champion the BAT NPI Process and associated system across functions, driving best-practice, ensuring full audit compliance
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the NPI Community, Global Brand delivery team, Regional and End-Market Brand Marketing, Global and Regional Functional Experts, Regional Operations functions
  • Drive constant improvement in the performance of the NPI process via engagement of Regional Operations functions, Global and Regional Brand Delivery teams, Functional Experts and Regional Marketing

Requirements

  • Proven ability to successfully manage projects through strong project management, and excellent knowledge of Prince 2 principles
  • Good organisational skills with inherent rigor in keeping documentation on projects up-to-date and in order
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels, and an ability to influence effectively without authority – understands and appreciates the merit of collaborative work.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain principles, core processes and systems
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects that vary in complexity and priority
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
  • Good attention to detail with a “hands-on” and “can do” attitude
  • Outstanding EQ and "political navigational" skills i.e., Influencing effectively without authority in a cross-cultural environment across varied management levels (from project teams to project boards)
  • Delivery of results under extremely tight and stressful timelines
  • Flexibility to adjust working style in an ever-changing business environment
  • Independent and takes ownership of tasks whilst displaying a skillset for troubleshooting
  • Leadership qualities to champion and guide on the new ways of working

Benefits

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

Job title

NPI Deployment Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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