Address ABOUT COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We make, move and sell some the world’s most loved brands – serving 600 million consumers and helping 1.75 million customers across 29 countries grow. We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.
Our portfolio in Australia includes the Coca-Cola family of products, as well as loved brands like Sprite, Fanta, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Jim Beam, Canadian Club, Feral Brewing, and Grinders Coffee.
We’re proud to be part of the Australian community and recognise the importance of giving something back. In addition to our efforts on wellbeing, recycling and sustainability, together with Coca-Cola South Pacific we distribute $1.1 million annually to local charities through the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation.
THE TEAM
The Strategy Team is an enterprise wide, in house strategy & consulting team that sits within the Commercial Excellence Office of CCEP.
The team consists of planning, strategy and project specialists that work on a variety of high impact projects ranging from Business Transformation, Innovation Strategy and Operating Models to corporate development initiatives including M&A.
Operating within 8-12 week project sprints, the team collaborates closely with each of CCEP’s Business Units to bring independent thinking to complex problem solving, whilst partnering with external agencies on occasion (e.g. MBB) to leverage best practice.
The strategy team manages and facilitates the annual and long-range planning cycle to provide clear strategic direction and prioritisation across the beverages portfolio to achieve business outcomes and financial targets.
THE ROLE
This role is ideally suited to a Project Coordinator or Junior Project Manager looking for their next step up within a large corporate organisation.
As a Project Consultant, you will be responsible for leading programs of work to ensure it is delivered in scope, on time and within budget. You will lead, schedule and facilitate all project meetings including kick offs, stand ups, and leadership presentations and manage all documentation including statement of works, minutes, risk management plans and progress reports to offer a seamless stakeholder experience. On occasion, you may need to partner with third parties including Brand Partners (TCCC, MEC, BSI) and External Agencies (e.g. MBB, Big 4 Accounting, Investment Banks) on Innovation or M&A related projects.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
Plan and oversee strategic advisory projects, from conception through to completion.
Develop detailed Project Charter including objectives, scope, hypotheses, cadences, deliverables and governance.
Identify resource requirements by managing allocation & capacity in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepare a detailed workplan schedule including weekly deliverables, accountabilities and milestones.
Application and working knowledge of project methodologies including Agile, Six Sigma, Waterfall or Kanban throughout the entire project execution would be highly desirable.
Schedule and facilitate meeting cadences including kick off sessions, stakeholder interviews, ideation workshops, stand up meetings, key project milestones, working group meetings and check in’s.
Manage and oversee all incoming & outgoing project documentation including minutes, statement of works and presentations.
Track project progress and provide regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
Manage and course correct for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
Design a risk mitigation plan to identify & mitigate potential risks which may impede project delivery.
Manage stakeholder relationships and communication, to ensure the project is delivered to their satisfaction.
Take personal responsibility for stakeholder satisfaction, by correcting problems promptly and in a constructive manner, knowing when to escalate if necessary.
Facilitate closure sessions to capture areas for improvement and bring the project to end.
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project
Complete any ad-hoc tasks as required by the Head of Commercial Strategy.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business or Project Management related discipline (Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred).
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Prior FMCG experience highly desirable.
Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Project Management or related experience.
A proven track record of supporting successful ‘transformational’ change
Strong familiarity with project management software tools (MS Project) and methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Six Sigma, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, etc.) Ability to bring best practices from past experiences or industries
Proactive in nature. Provides stakeholders with ‘peace of mind’ that the project will be delivered successfully and seamlessly with minimal support required.
Applies a commercial mindset in solving problems creatively
Excellent organisational and coordination skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Anticipates issues in advance and manages conflict; identifies and leverages sources and strengths of power to drive mutually beneficial outcomes
Demonstrates resourcefulness and thrives in ambiguity.
Exceptional relationship management and influencing capability, anticipates issues in advance and manages conflict; identifies and leverages sources and strengths of power to drive mutually beneficial outcomes; constructively challenges to drive improvement and growth
Ability to engage collaboratively with all stakeholders, influence key decision makers and manage change across the organisation.
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask under pressure and project deadline
THE BENEFITS:
Award-winning training and development that will set you up for future success - who knows where your CCEP career path will lead you?
Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends (including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin, Monster, Rekorderlig Cider and more!).
Access to additional benefits including Fitness Passport & discounts with our many diverse customers including Apple, JB-HIFI, Telstra & Hertz.
Free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helpline.
Access to our career and self-development program DevelopingMe@CCEP from day one.
THE CULTURE:
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is a major fast-moving consumer goods business and the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler. With a dedicated team of 33,200 people, serving customers in 29 countries, we make, sell and distribute the world’s most loved drinks brands to more than 600 million people, including Coca-Cola, Kirks, Powerade, Mount Franklin, Monster and Barista Bros. And we want a workforce as diverse as our products – with a culture that fosters belonging and inclusivity. One that enables everyone to be themselves, whatever their background or experience. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognize we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth.
Applications close Monday 5th February 2024!
At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we are always refreshing the way we work and becoming a more inclusive, diverse and equitable company. If you think this could be the role for you but you aren’t sure if you meet all of the criteria we’d encourage you to apply so that we can explore this or other opportunities with you.
