Global Operations and Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager

Who we are:

IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.

What do we offer:

• A dynamic, multicultural, and inclusive environment with exposure to global projects and stakeholders
• A highly visible role driving strategic transformation initiatives across Operations and Supply Chain
• The opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business performance at a global scale
• International career development opportunities
• A collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Operations & Supply Chain Transformation:

• Lead and support strategic Operations and Supply Chain projects across regions and business units
• Support performance improvement opportunities and translate them into actionable project roadmaps
• Support initiatives focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, service enhancement, and operational efficiency
• Ensure project alignment with IRCA Group strategic objectives and growth priorities
• Develop and manage business cases, project charters, timelines, budgets, and implementation plans

Operational Excellence:

• Support the deployment of Operational Excellence methodologies across manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Monitor project benefits realization and ensure sustainable performance improvements

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Support projects aimed at improving end-to-end supply chain performance
• Contribute to network optimization studies and supply chain footprint assessments
• Support improvements in customer service performance and order fulfillment processes

M&A Integration and Strategic Projects:

• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into IRCA Group Operations and Supply Chain standards
• Support workstreams related to process alignment, supply chain integration, and operational harmonization

Change Management & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a catalyst for change across global operations
• Build strong relationships with plant leaders, regional management teams, and corporate functions
• Support communication, training, and adoption activities associated with transformation initiatives
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and alignment sessions
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within multinational organizations
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex cross-functional projects
• Experience in transformation programs, operational excellence initiatives, or supply chain optimization projects
• Experience working within international and matrix organizations

Professional Skills:

• Project Management
• Change Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis and Business Case Development

Digital Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (M3 considered as a plus)
• Experience with project management and process improvement tools
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Language Skills:

• English proficiency is mandatory
• Additional languages are considered a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong project leadership and execution skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams without direct authority
• Results-oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• High level of resilience and adaptability in fast-changing environments
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Other Requirements

• Availability to travel internationally up to approximately 30-40% of the time.

As the Global Operations & Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager, you will play a critical role in accelerating IRCA Group's operational transformation and global growth ambitions. You will lead high-impact projects that improve manufacturing performance, supply chain effectiveness, operational excellence, and organizational capabilities across a rapidly growing international business.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside senior leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and help build a world-class Operations and Supply Chain organization capable of supporting IRCA Group's next phase of growth and value creation.

Contract: CCNL Alimentare Industria

Level: Impiegatizio alto livello

Meal vouchers: €8 for each day spent in the office

Remuneration: RAL 80.000 € - 100.000 €

Eligibility for the variable bonus