Project Manager

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead international projects with a regional / global scope. He/she will conduct different nature of key strategic projects like transitions, Mergers and Acquisitions and oversee important transformation programs.

Be part of Bayer’s global CoE for Project Management, shaping leading practices and scaling project capabilities to enhance business flexibility and responsiveness to the market.

YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads projects, often with global scope or with major impact on HR
• Collaborate closely with GBS HR Head & LT, HR Function and business representatives to contribute to HR Foundations Strategy & Objectives and its execution
• Steers and manages a team of Process Experts and/or Project Members, locally or globally
• Steers the accomplishment of the project plan and timelines. Defines and aligns the project plan with stakeholders from other functions
• Develops team members with project management skills and process know how, mentors junior project team members
• Translates the requirements into a design solution and proactively manage scope and scope changes
• Assures adherence to the project methodology and proactively contributes to its adaptations based on current experience. Decides on project related adaptations of methodology in line with QA and audit requirements.
• Plans and implements change management and communication activities in order strengthen understanding of the project objectives and its causes as well as facilitate change
• Continuously monitors the progress of the projects in terms of timing and fulfillment of defined objectives, takes corrective actions in order to meet the objectives.
• Provides accurate updates and reports according to Bayer Project Methodology towards management levels and stakeholder groups
• Manages the impact of diverse projects to different processes, ensuring functional/GBS management are informed on impact caused by the project initiatives.
• Assures resource needs on a timely manner with the Leader / Global Program Manager, anticipating workload and staff needed, to deal with the project tasks.
• Represents GBS HRO function in functional or multidisciplinary initiatives
• Is responsible for business cases preparation and the project budget (if applicable)
• Identifies and manages different stakeholder groups for the project
• Follows up and resolve issues and escalations from internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in the relevant field Business Admin / Project Management or equivalent.
• At least several years of experience working in a project management environment
• Excellence Communication and Presentation skills, which is key for this role
• Solid knowledge of HR would be an advantage
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies, and best practices. Project Management Professional (PMP), Prince2, Scrum master certification preferred
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and take the lead in high ambiguous and complex environment with multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to plan, develop and coordinate cross functional projects and teams
• Ability to address and resolve difficult situations and take decisions under time pressure
• Problem solving and proactive attitude
• High learning agility and flexibility to adapt to different projects based on business demand
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel and collaborate with stakeholders worldwide
  
  

YOUR APPLICATION

Local regulations and legal requirements vary per country of hire and will be discussed with considered candidates individually based on their potential of hire.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL CANADIAN CANDIDATES: This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

Location: Philippines : National Capital : Taguig

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 848431