Product Project Manager

Our client is a trailblazing pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavour has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.

By embracing this transformation, our client is leading from the front, with their pioneering vision and steadfast determination to create a smoke-free future.

With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide across 180 countries, they have truly established themselves as a global leader in the industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Gather and Analyse consumer electronic end customer's needs and Voice of Customer, identify product requirements and proposing solutions, plan and implement the changes to reach the project objectives. 
• Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholders on project management issues. Ensure smooth product development, industrialization, mass production and post NPI stages. 
• Coordinate cross functional teams to ensure the project progress as per schedule, timely and within budget. 
• Demonstrate and apply technical and commercial competence, develop efficient technical/ commercial solutions in order to satisfy project requirements and present new creative possibilities. Resolve projects related issues by analyzing, identifying and facilitating recommendations to achieve efficient solutions.
• Communicate and develop networking with senior management, suppliers / partners, service providers and consultants to ensure that projects rolls out efficiently.
• Participate to the business justification process from initial option definition, feasibility studies, benefit-risk analysis, budget and resource requirements related to project phases to maintain principles along the life cycle of the assigned project and to assist management in decision making.
• Respect company Compliance Policies, standards and laws and ensure that external partners respect them as well. Ensure the protection of information of a confidential nature at any time. Ensure products fully meet requirements and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanicals, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in leading sizable product development projects, as a Project Manager or Program Manager.
• Shown knowledge in Manufacturing Practices, Product Specification & Process Manufacturing Standards, etc
• Strong presentation skills and excellent command of English is a must.