Global Initiative Leader Professional Beauty in Genève

pWe are innovators in Hair and Nails. We empower our people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals our communities. We deliver sustainable growth for our stakeholders. /p h3MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 pThe Global Initiative Leader (GIL) is responsible for leading the activities of a multi-functional team, who together develop and execute a comprehensive initiative plan to deliver in-market success. The Initiative Leader uses his/her expertise in Initiative Systems to deliver outstanding, breakthrough business results. The Initiative Leader collaborates with all the multi-functional team members, but especially with the Commercial/Brand Leader and Go-to-Market Leader to ensure that all necessary learning, qualification and execution activities of the initiative are completed in support of a successful launch. The Initiative Leader will be expected to manage a portfolio of projects which may vary between new product launches Supply Chain design depending on Business needs. /p h3Key Responsibilities and tasks /h3 ul libOwns the E2E readiness /band timeliness of the initiative across technical, commercial and financial aspects. /li libLeads /bthe integration of the multi-functional team and leverages our innovation processes for breakthrough speed and productivity with quality execution. /li libSupports /bSIL in execution post commit gate as required (depends on categories and initiative specifics) /li libCollaborates /bwith multi-functional partners to deliver a portfolio of initiatives, that is sufficient to fulfill the brand innovation strategy in consumer offer, business scale and profitability, and meeting Wella standards. /li libBuild alignment /bwith initiative stakeholders on all plans.bCrisis-Like Collaboration /b. Drives and consolidates Initiative team recommendation (including SKU portfolio and sourcing, make vs buy). /li libEnsures the adherence /bto operating strategies for new launches or drives team options recommendation if need be to go out of operating strategy. /li libOwns driving any initiative issue /bto resolution while demonstrating courageous leadership and smart risk taking. /li libOversees action plan /bled by SIL and IP and leads resolution plans in case of escalation through the alert process. Effectively frames communicates to leadership to ensure fast decision making. /li liIs thebSPOC to leadership /bfor all initiative reporting, Gate decisions and change management. Coordinates communication and recommendations with functional leadership (across Supply Chain, Procurement, RD and Commercial functions). /li libDeliver Initiative Success /b. Clarify business objectives and expectations. Deliver project Success Criteria. Focus on Business First, Project Second. /li libGuide initiative teams /bto develop holistic Gate-process-based learnings to deliver on-time Commercial, Technical Market readiness. /li libCoaches the Initiative team /bmembers in delivering their tasks in synchronization and with efficient cross functional interaction in the project environment. /li /ul h3EXPERIENCE /h3 ul liUnderstanding of new product development processes stage gate approach /li liExposure to production environment interaction with packaging, process, manufacturing functions /li liStrong Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and AI tools capabilities /li li2-3 years project management related experience essential /li liAdditional background in planning / purchasing / RD / technical environment also beneficial /li liPreferably to have experience of Wella Operations or related industry, pharmaceutical, paint, food, FMCG /li /ul h3SKILLS BEHAVIORS /h3 ul liStrong Leadership and teamwork skills /li liDemonstrates a strong sense of individual accountability /li liIs autonomous, action-orientated and pragmatic /li liIs committed to deliver results, goes after the stretch target /li liTakes conscious and calculated risks /li liMakes fast decisions balancing intuition and facts /liliProactively seeks improvement, is a solution provider and a problem solver /li liMakes innovation happen within real-life constraints /li liLearns from successes and failures, looks for and reapplies best practices /li liEmbraces and accelerates change in a fast-paced environment /li liIs resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges /li liIs passionate, enthusiastic and has fun in work achievement /li liThrives on challenges and keeps a healthy attitude under pressure /li liCommunicates effectively; delivers impactful presentations, says what’s on mind, goes to the point /li liIs willing to help others and focuses on customer needs /li liSolicits and derives benefit from other’s feedback /li liDemonstrates relevant business knowledge financial awareness /li liIs dedicated to driving the business in a profitable sustainable way /li liGuides others through change by example /li liAdapts leadership style to situations people, finds the right balance between delegation control /li liGives constructive actionable feedback to improved performance development /li liRecognizes the contribution of others, differentiates fairly /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr