Senior Manager, Portfolio Management - Brand Development Team

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Partners directly with the Brand Development Team (BDT) leader.
• Actively shapes the BDT portfolio and pipeline against brand strategy and business objectives.
• Interfaces directly with individual project managers to maintain a live view of pipeline progress and status.
• Actively resolves or escalates issues preventing delivery of the portfolio and pipeline against business objectives.
• Uses detailed analytics to proactively identify opportunities to optimize the portfolio and pipeline.
• Supports preparation for each stage gate ensuring the correct rigor on SOBG and Human Centered Innovation.
• Leads project portfolio and program discussions with stakeholders, senior leaders, and governance/decision-making forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 8 years of experience in marketing, operations, finance, or project/portfolio management.
• Proven experience leading governance forums.
• Demonstrated expertise in brand management, building/executing innovative pipelines, and brand product portfolios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment and influence without direct authority.
• Strategic and creative thinking skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions and delivering compelling business cases.
• Demonstrated ability to execute process improvements.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decision-making.

Nice to Have

• MBA is preferred.
• Global experience preferred.
• Experience in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational background includes a bachelor's degree or higher.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual base salary ranges from $152,150.00 to $214,800.00 depending on location, skills, and experience.
• Competitive benefit package including paid company holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Kenvuer Impact Networks.