Head of PMOPERNOD RICARD

Pernod Ricard est un leader mondial du secteur des vins et spiritueux, associant des savoir-faire uniques dans la fabrication de ses produits, le développement de ses marques et leur distribution mondiale.

Notre vaste portefeuille, allant du premium au luxe, compte notamment la vodka Absolut, le pastis Ricard, les scotch whiskies Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute et The Glenlivet, le whisky irlandais Jameson, le cognac Martell, le rhum Havana Club, le gin Beefeater, la liqueur Malibu ou les champagnes Mumm et Perrier-Jouët.

Nous sommes un groupe qui a une âme : une entreprise avec des valeurs familiales, ancrée dans nos terroirs et notre héritage. Nous assurons la croissance à long terme de nos marques, dans le respect des individus et de l'environnement, tout en permettant à nos plus de 19 500 collaborateurs dans le monde entier d'être les ambassadeurs de notre authentique culture de la convivialité, porteuse de sens, inclusive et responsable.

Notre raison d'être, notre mission, notre ambition et notre culture définissent qui nous sommes et propulsent notre succès collectif.

Nous valorisons la diversité et la solidarité au sein de notre organisation et dans nos relations avec nos parties prenantes. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de nos parcours, de nos expériences et de nos savoir-faire sont les moteurs de notre créativité. Votre personnalité, votre regard, votre intuition et vos idées comptent !

Nos méthodes de recrutement se concentrent donc sur les compétences et le savoir-être et nous accueillons tous types de talents.

The Crystal BU Head of PMO leads the R&D project and portfolio management, ensuring the effective delivery of innovation and technical development initiatives. Overseeing a team of technical project managers and closely working with the BU R&D director, this role drives cross-functional execution, resource planning, and adherence to PMO standards. It ensures alignment with strategic priorities, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and supports technical enablement across the R&D pipeline. Reporting to the PMO & Systems Director, the Head of PMO connects strategy to execution, enabling high-impact, timely product development.

Your key missions

Pipeline Delivery & Execution

• Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of Crystal R&D projects, aligned with business goals.
• Monitor pipeline performance against time, cost & budget, manage risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration for seamless delivery.

Strategic & Agile Portfolio Management

• Ensure strategic oversight of the Crystal R&D portfolio by driving project intake, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Provide visibility on status, risks, and interdependencies to enable informed senior stakeholders' decision-making and coordinated execution across initiatives. Run BU NPD governance forums.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop a team of 10+ technical project managers, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Ensure effective resource allocation by matching capabilities to project needs, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project delivery.

PM Capability & Process Excellence

• Establish and embed consistent project management standards, tools, and ways of working across the R&D portfolio.
• Drive Stage-gate process maturity by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous learning.

Technical Enablement & Innovation Support

• Support the delivery of R&D projects by connecting teams to the right technical capabilities, platforms, and expertise across the organization.
• Identify & resolve project roadblocks. Promote a shared technical culture by encouraging knowledge exchange and awareness of emerging trends.

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't wait and apply!

• You have 10+ years professional experience
• Mastery of Innovation Product Lifecycle Management, Stage Gate, and portfolio governance
• Knowledge of liquid and packaging development processes
• Acts as key link between Marketing and Technical teams for early feasibility
• Familiar with consumer insights, sensory testing, and product validation
• Proven track record in NPD execution and market launches
• Awareness of quality, regulatory, & manufacturing constrain
• You are fluent in french and English

Soft skills:

• Stakeholder management
• Problem-Solving, Results driven
• Communication & negotiation skills
• Cross functional leadership rigorous about detail and are able to see the big picture
• Ability to analyze, report and present to different audiences

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