Transformation Program Manager
GURGAON, IN, 122001
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearl 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
Position Summary:
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 Responsibilties:
Manages all components of transformaion 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
Level of Education and Discipline:
- BS Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Project Management or related field of study
- At least 8+ years of business experience.
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.
Other Skills & Competencies:
- 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.
Dimensions:
GBS is predominantly present in 4 countries with services to all regions. There are ~700 total Employees. The transformation project touches multiple functions and regions.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.