Role description
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of high-stakes, complex projects across our organisation. Operating within the Strategy & Transformation function, you will take ownership of critical initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands a hands-on approach to project management, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to provide transparency across the project portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks, and deliver measurable outcomes that support our business objectives.
Your Mission
Project Execution
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
* Manage project scope, risks, and dependencies proactively, resolving issues and escalations to keep projects on track.
* Coordinate cross-functional and international teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across stakeholders.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project progress, KPIs, and financials to provide transparency to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
* Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, presenting updates and recommendations based on project performance.
Portfolio Transparency
* Maintain visibility of the overall project portfolio, tracking performance and resource allocation.
* Support prioritisation of projects based on strategic importance, capacity, and business impact.
* Provide clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders on project portfolio alignment and strategy.
Continuous Improvement
* Apply and promote best practices in project management, leveraging tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the evolution of project governance standards.
Minimum Qualifications
* 5+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years project leader role.
* Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
* Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
* Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster).
* Experience in managing global or cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with change management and digital transformation projects.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Why you'll love working here
* Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
* Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
* 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
* 30 days paid vacation per year
* Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
* Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
* Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
* Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
* Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
* Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
* Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
* Free parking right outside the door
* Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
* Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.