Business Development & Engineering Lead DACH (m/f/d)

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers. You prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met.

You may also manage some project(s).

How you will contribute

You will :

The role is sitting in BU Leadership Team responsible for planning and execution of projects for the BU including capex and cash flow management and all Business Development Projects (e.

g. NPDs)This job is also accountable for ensuring engineering leadership for the modification of existing lines supporting the technical agenda towards 85% Global Line Efficiency and the target of 100% Vertical Start-up of new lines as well as leading the development and execution of new initiatives in line with the site master plan.

The role supports and co-leads global and regional engineering platforms working towards standardized line designs.

• As such, the role leads and champions the development of required skills within plant engineering teams through technical and project managerial capabilities upgrade and coaching to ensure initiatives are managed at a high level of efficiency, quality and employee safety.
• As part of the Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) implementation the role owns and leads the Innovation Initiative Pillar (IIM)’ which is one of eleven pillars of IL6S being responsible for Vertical Start Up (VSU) management and Technical Readiness in all initiatives.

It will be necessary to use advanced leadership tools promoting cultural change throughout the organization through functional capability building and driving / applying IL6S work processes.

The role is the key interface between the sites in the BU and key support functions such as regional Business Development (BD), Regional and Global Engineering, Capex Procurement, Finance, Global and Regional RD&Q, Regional Safety and Quality and the Commercial Teams.

The role must ensure alignment of the development strategy for both the sites and the stakeholder’s agendas and secure the required resources to deliver it.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge :

• Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions / markets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members
• Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making
• Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring :

• University Degree or equivalent further education qualification in relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience is required
• Proven project management skills required
• Strong People skills
• Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, AutoCAD, project management software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Fluency in English language, German language skills are a strong benefit
• Qualification in IL6S is a strong benefit
• Cross-functional experience is a strong benefit.

Travel requirements : 2-3x per month to different plants within the DACH BU

Mandatory information in Austria : The salary is graded in the Collective Labor Agreement NuG Süßwarenindustrie für Angestellte.

If you meet the mentioned requirements the entry gross-salary for this position will be EUR 103.000 per year, split up in 14 pays for full-time.

We’re willing to overpay, dependent on your professional work experience and qualification.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people.

We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands and mouths.

Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness Capability