Senior Program Management Specialist

Onsite role


Role Summary


We are looking for an agile yet detail-oriented professional to support the delivery of innovation initiatives and the day-to-day maintenance of our innovation portfolio data. This role combines hands-on project coordination with portfolio data support, helping ensure that projects stay on track and that portfolio information is accurate, up-to-date, and usable.


You will work closely with cross-functional teams to track progress, maintain data across systems, and support reporting and governance activities. This role is critical in enabling smooth execution of innovation projects and providing reliable information for team coordination and leadership visibility.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager


Mobilize and lead teams for execution of strategic and tactical projects ranging in complexities across multiple brands for Client's North American market
Align project goals and develop end to end project plans integrating requirements and activities to ensure on time, in scope delivery of product to meet project objectives and key success criteria
Manage risks and changes with proficiency
Manage key stakeholders and execute role as the neutral, objective voice of the project
Drive fast and informed decision making to Senior leaders in the organization
Champion Marketing Ops framework(s) and ensure programs, roles/ responsibilities are executed consistently within the stated requirements (internal framework, Nestlé I2L (Idea to Launch) Framework)
Evolve processes, tools, and ways of working within ownership of Marketing Operations



As a Data Analyst


Maintain and update innovation portfolio data across systems and tools
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through regular audits and clean-up activities
Support teams in entering and updating project data, acting as a go-to resource for questions and troubleshooting
Track key portfolio metrics, flag discrepancies or gaps and drive resolution
Assist in standardizing data formats, naming conventions, and templates

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
3+ years' experience in project/program management and/or product development in CPG environment
Familiarity with Smartsheet or alike system



Skills


Strong project management and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy
Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Clear and professional stakeholder management and communication skills
Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset