• We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Global Projects Lead.
• Our client is a multinational company expanding its Shared Service Centre.

Description

• Manage, mentor, and develop project managers and CI professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous learning;
• Set objectives, provide feedback, and support professional growth;
• Lead and coordinate project management activities, ensuring effective resource use and timely delivery;
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and facilitate communication with stakeholders;
• Oversee change management, stakeholder engagement, and project documentation;
• Analyze country-specific activities impacting end-to-end processes;
• Identify improvement opportunities, design solutions, and prioritize initiatives bridging finance and supply;
• Lead diagnostic projects with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations;
• Drive solution design and action planning through cross-functional workshops;
• Support GBS in identifying initiatives for service quality and efficiency improvements;
• Assist in project scoping, selection, and prioritization of project pipelines;
• Support the Botticelli project: define/update legal entity roadmaps, align regional teams, and ensure cross-functional collaboration;
• Undertake additional actions to maximize the impact of SSC Continuous Improvement.

Profile

• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in French or German is a plus);
• 8+ years of professional experience, including 3+ in project management;
• Experienced in team leadership and development;
• Skilled in process optimization, value stream analysis, and Continuous Improvement/Lean practices;
• Proficient in Lean tools (VSM, 5S, PDCA, SIPOC) and problem-solving methods (A3, Ishikawa, 5 Whys);
• Strong data analysis, KPI reporting, and process improvement skills;
• Familiar with finance processes and working in multinational environments;
• Comfortable presenting to all organizational levels and open to occasional travel;
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and engineering/management background is a plus;
• Supply chain and operations knowledge is a plus.

Job Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance and annual bonus;
• Opportunity to work in Porto within a global organisation;
• Permanent contract with stable working hours;
• Home-office regime: 3 days.