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Barilla Group Transformation Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Barilla
At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.
Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.
Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.
Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
JOB PURPOSE
Develop together with the Transformation Director new standards of definition, execution and measurement for key priority transformative projects & processes. The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Business Integration Office by overseeing the execution and integration of key transformative initiatives across the entire Organization.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support the Business Integration Office in planning, executing integration initiatives across various functions in alignment with strategic goals (3YP) and business priorities.
Contribute to the evolution of the new Barilla way of working towards more flexibility, agility and responsibility, managing the execution of the Company transformative projects.
Coordinate and track the progress of the various key transformative initiatives by collaborating with different key stakeholders (Initiative leaders, core team members, ExCo sponsors).
Act as a reference point for gathering key requirements and goals from different stakeholders throughout the process of setting up the Integrated Initiative Plan.
Prepare and deliver status reports and update on the Integrated Initiative Plan highlighting risks and opportunities.
Monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of the Integrated Initiative Plan and suggest process improvements (ie. in tracking, way of working, etc.).
Contribute actively to reinforce the Integrated Initiative Plan in having a solid and coherent Communication and Change Management Plan.
Support the Transformation team in directly managing specific Transformative Initiatives under the Transformation team scope.
REQUIREMENTS
At least 5/6 years of experience are mandatory
Track record in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and/ or Post-Merger Integration (PMI) is mandatory.
Strong background on project management
In relevant projects (ie: Tier1/ Company Portfolio Projets)
Stakeholder management at different levels (ie: senior mgmt, technical…)
Project management certification highly preferred (ie: PMP)
International background / experience in international projects.
Consultancy background
Previous experiences in process optimization and systems integration are highly preferred
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Fluency in English is mandatory
At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. With a super nice, new office building, perfect for public transport; regular team lunches; Cantine; int’l careers, L&D; smart working option to buy products
Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.