Greif
Packaging
ProductDevelopment&InnovationProjectManager
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“Product Development & Innovation Project Manager at Greif. Skills: Product development, Innovation management. Coordinate strategic initiatives. Structure strategic initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Willing to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Project Engineer, or Mechanical, Chemical, Packaging Engineer, 5+ years in project management, Understanding of cross-functional project dynamics, Proficiency in project management methodologies
What You'll Do.
Coordinate strategic initiatives
Structure strategic initiatives
Drive strategic initiatives
Deliver innovation projects on time
Deliver transformation projects on time
Align projects with company priorities
Act as central integrator between teams
Provide governance for projects
Provide communication for projects
Provide execution discipline for projects
Ensure adherence to Greif stage gate process
Lead day-to-day coordination of projects
Develop project plans
Maintain project plans
Develop project schedules
Maintain project schedules
Develop project milestones
Maintain project milestones
Develop project risks
Maintain project risks
Develop project dependencies
Maintain project dependencies
Ensure stakeholder alignment
Facilitate team communication
Facilitate team collaboration
Maintain project governance frameworks
Maintain project documentation
Maintain communication routines
Track project progress
Drive mitigation actions
Prepare project updates for leadership
Prepare dashboards for leadership
Prepare KPIs for leadership
Prepare executive summaries for leadership
Ensure projects remain on schedule
Ensure projects remain on scope
Ensure projects remain within resource expectations
Coordinate deliverables
Coordinate gate reviews
Coordinate decision-making forums
Build relationships with internal stakeholders
Act as central point of contact for queries
Act as central point of contact for communications
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Diverse teams; Global teams; Regional teams; Local teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Agile, Stage Gate, Project management methodologies
Full Job Description
**Greif** is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, **Greif** packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's **Customized Polymer** , **Sustainable Fiber** , **Durable Metal** , and **Integrated Solutions** at **www.greif.com** and follow **Greif** on Instagram and LinkedIn. **OUR VISION:** Being the customer service company in the world. **OUR PURPOSE:** Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. **Job Requisition #:** 034199 Product Development & Innovation Project Manager (Open) **Job Description:** The innovation Project Manager reporting to VP Product development & Innovation is responsible for coordinating, structuring, and driving successful execution of strategic, high‑impact initiatives across Greif’s global organization. This role ensures that cross‑functional innovation and transformation projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company priorities. The Project Manager acts as the central integrator between teams, providing governance, communication, and execution discipline. Ensures adhesion to Greif stage gate product development and innovation Process. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead day‑to‑day coordination of assigned innovation and strategic projects with global impact. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies. * Ensure alignment with stakeholders across functions and geographies. * Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between diverse teams. * Maintain project governance frameworks, documentation, and communication routines following standard PDM and Innovation gate process. * Track progress, r
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