Product Development & Innovation Project Manager (Martorell)

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials
- and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Product Development & Innovation Project Manager Job Description The innovation Project Manager reporting to VP Product development & Innovation is responsible for coordinating, structuring, and driving successful execution of strategic, high‑impact initiatives across Greif’s general organization. This role ensures that cross‑functional innovation and transformation projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company priorities. The Project Manager acts as the central integrator between teams, providing governance, communication, and execution discipline. Ensures adhesion to Greif stage gate product development and innovation Process. Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day coordination of assigned innovation and strategic projects with global impact.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Ensure alignment with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between diverse teams.
- Maintain project governance frameworks, documentation, and communication routines following standard PDM and Innovation gate process.
- Track progress, risks, and issues, and drive mitigation actions proactively.
- Prepare regular project updates for senior leadership, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries.
- Ensure projects remain on schedule, on scope, and within resource expectations.
- Coordinate deliverables, gate reviews, and decision‑making forums.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders at global, regional, and local levels.
- Act as a central point of contact for all project‑related queries and communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing Project Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, or Packaging Engineering.
- 5+ years in project management, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or innovation‑driven environment.
- Strong understanding of cross‑functional project dynamics across R&D;, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Marketing and Supply Chain.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Stage Gate, or equivalent). Knowledge & Skills
- Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse teams.
- Results‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Customer service oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fosters trust, confidence, and followership across the department and businesses.
- Ability to work both independently with minimal direction and within project teams, committees, etc. to attain group goals.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally as required. At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well‑being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential. EEO Statement: #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.es/empleo/6t1t1s