Project Management Officer

Company DescriptionFor over 30 years, Lesaffre has been involved in Human Health & Nutrition as part of its ambition to Better Nourish and Protect the Planet. In November 2018, Lesaffre acquired Gnosis Advanced Biotech and officially combined it with Lesaffre Human Care to form a new Business Unit named Gnosis by Lesaffre. In May 2021, Lesaffre acquired NattoPharma to continue to strengthen its Human Health & Nutrition business.At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we are committed to cultivating and delivering nutritional actives, probiotics, and nutritional and functional yeasts that benefit human health and wellbeing, thanks to the power of microorganisms and biotransformation processes like fermentation. Put differently, we explore life to improve living.At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we strive for a world that moves better, digests better, ages better, feels better, and, ultimately, lives better thanks to microorganisms and biotransformation.Job DescriptionGnosis by Lesaffre is currently hiring a Project Management Officer (PMO). This transversal position is responsible for overseeing the organization and management of the portfolio of projects and programs of the Business Unit, from idea generation to project closure.The PMO provides training and support to project managers and ensures that all projects are aligned with the organization's strategy, objectives, timelines, and budget across-BU departments.Main missions:Develop and maintain a portfolio of projects and programs at BU level and coordinate prioritization and resource allocation based on objective and validated criteria in agreement with the Leadership Team.Implement the project management policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.Provide guidance, training, tools, and daily support to project managers to ensure successful project implementation and delivery.Monitor project progress and provide regular portfolio status updates to the Group and BU management.Identify and manage risks and issues associated with projects and programs, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement and best practices.Act as a liaison between project teams, Steering committees, Sponsors, and Top management.Contribute to the PMO community of the Group working transversally on the continuous improvement of project management practices and digital tools.QualificationsGraduated from a top engineering and/or business school eventually combined with a specialized Master’s degree or a PhD, you are passionate about science, innovation, and new technologies.You can justify a minimum of three years of successful experience in project management, portfolio management, or a related field.You can rely on the following strengths to successfully achieve your objectives:Entrepreneurial mindset, familiar with strategy topics.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Fluent in French and English.Additional InformationAll our jobs are open to people with disabilities.What can Lesaffre offer you:We are a successful family-owned company with a long-standing history where people truly matter.We promote a sense of fulfilment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet.You will experience intellectual challenges within a multi-expertise network. #J-18808-Ljbffr