Sustainable Packaging Program Expert

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Role Summary:

This role is designed for a dynamic individual who will support the Origami program through structured project management and data analysis. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of packaging innovation initiatives in different flexible packaging formats.

Main Accountabilities:

In scope: Program management across all flexible packaging formats - sachet, pouch, flow wraps as appropriate.

• Project Governance: Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of project trackers, gate documentation, and governance routines for all Future Flex initiatives.
• TRL/Gate Readiness: Own the preparation of gate review materials and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all inputs are consolidated and aligned before decision points.
• Network Coordination: Maintain and update stakeholder maps(Different Business groups, Finance, BU for execution network); ensure the right people are engaged at the right time across Origami program. Proactively manage network readiness and escalate gaps.
• Data Integrity, Analytics & Reporting:
• Deliver timely and accurate data analysis to support decision-making across Future Flex workstreams.
• Build and maintain basic dashboards to track KPIs such as savings, sustainability metrics, and project velocity.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities using structured data reviews.
• Support lifecycle documentation and audit readiness with clean, validated data.
• Meeting Support: Schedule, document, and follow up on governance and project meetings, ensuring clear visibility of actions and decisions.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all project documentation is audit-ready and aligned with sustainability, regulatory, and internal compliance standards.

Experiences and Skills required:

• 10+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO, or analytics roles
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools (preferred)
• Experience maintaining trackers, timelines, and project documentation
• Exposure to gate-based governance models (e.g., IB Start, Develop, Launch)
• Ability to analyze data and generate insights for decision-making
• Experience building basic dashboards and reports
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Procurement, SC, Marketing)
• Interest in sustainability, packaging innovation, and regulatory compliance
• Self-starter with a collaborative and learning mindset

Standards of Leadership:

• Growth Mindset with focus on what counts.
• Bias for Action.
• Agile and quick adaptation to change.
• Deliver with excellence by taking ownership.

Work Experience:

10+ years of experience in program coordination, PMO support, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis—preferably within packaging innovation or sustainability-focused programs within FMCG sector.

Education:

Masters in packaging, Masters of Business Administration, Engineering, PMP certified.

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