Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Develop, support, and manage key strategic HR initiatives/projects/programs, from planning to execution, across the Colombia organization.

• Translating high-level, long-term corporate strategy into concrete activities, milestones, and goals
• Developing, sharing & implementing best practices across the organization 
• Driving and guiding initiative owners in planning and execution – while providing deep-dive support on select initiatives
• Initiating regular communication and working sessions with the management team on initiative progress, issues, decisions, and recommended future actions

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop and lead the project/program team to fulfil its mission and targets
• Provide objective perspective on progress, priorities, and directions while managing expectations
• Provide feedback to initiative business owners/teams to ensure high-quality, timely execution
• Actively manage a network across the organization to ensure the project remains highly relevant to the business and its priorities

Systems and Processes

• Closely track project life cycle and organize regular updates with management on initiative progress
• During planning and execution, provide value-added analytical support to enable fact-based decisions
• Coordinate with Human Resources on initiative KPIs and performance evaluation
• Manage PMO tools (e.g. tracking, templates, summary dashboard) for efficient and organized execution

Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute a systematic approach to support senior management in identifying the right strategic priorities to focus on
• Coordinate and manage HR operations and related development, planning, and prioritization across functions
• Drive and guide initiative business owners in setting objectives, developing detailed plans and KPIs

Financial

• Drive budget management, business case modelling, cost/return estimations, and analytics (as required)

Key Relationships

Internal

• Global HR project leaders & stakeholders
• Function leaders, senior management, key stakeholders of projects and initiatives

External

• Service providers/vendors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand the strategic objectives of a market/function and tie project objectives and KPIs into the financial/strategic goals to track project success
• Strong team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally to achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines with a solution-oriented approach
• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal)
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions in small and large groups
• Ability to manage and participate in complex global and regional projects as assigned.
• Ability to understand and use data to make decisions and influence outcomes.
• Planning and organizational skills. Ability to be self-directed while working under tight timelines.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, organized approach but also flexible to meet changing needs
• Excellent logical thinking and analytical skills
• Proficiency with analytics, reporting, and pivot tables a plus

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of general business experience
• Experience with leading consumer brand
• Experience in working closely with senior managers and leaders across functions
• University degree or equivalent education required