- Lead / work with commercial and functional teams to enhance processes to improve customer experience and spread an action-biased culture and critical metrics.
- Lead corporate PMO in Latin America, focusing on strategy execution, development of project management capabilities, and proper prioritization.
- Drive impactful results directly linked to leader's key performance indicators beyond simple problems and projects.
- Improve problem-solving capabilities within teams to increase autonomy and pace of change.
- Manage PPI / PMO project funnel to guarantee the team is addressing priority topics in the region.
- Develop a plan to train colleagues on PPI / PMO tools.
- Monitor and report savings and productivity generated from projects.
- Ensure that there is a solid mechanism to review projects.
- Manage complex / strategic projects as a project manager.
- Work with the global PPI team to promote / standardize the PPI Business System further and share best practices.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Passion for driving improvement and leading change in a matrixed, global environment.
- Self-directed leader that can lead / influence across and up into the organization without direct reporting responsibility.
- Strong social skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership and all levels of the organization.
- A holistic thinker who can look company-wide to integrate and streamline systems for optimal benefit.
- Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change.
- Proven track record for developing, training, and coaching teams.
- Great communicator, including solid written, oral, and presentation-giving skills.
- Advanced financial and business acumen.
Experience
Extensive experience and a hands-on’ track record of implementing results using continuous improvement business systems including elements such as : Strategy Deployment, Gemba, KPIs, and value-stream mapping.
Advanced project management skills.Expertise in problem-solving applying a formal program / process.
- A Lean Practitioner mindset with 3+ years of experience and a hands-on’ track record of leading teams indirectly to achieve results.
- Solid experience in project management and deep knowledge in project management tools and best practices.
- Hands-on experience in managing cross functional projects and teams throughout all levels of business.
- Proven record for developing and training teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, or business, with evidence of operational, leadership, or professional experience
- Fluency in English and Spanish languages.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification desired.