Design to Distribute Project Manager

Unilever is Open for Opportunity: Design to Distribute Project Manager

Location: Grha Unilever, Tangerang - BSD

Job Purpose

The Design to Distribute (D2D) PMO plays a critical role in ensuring strong governance, disciplined delivery, and seamless execution of the D2D transformation agenda across markets and business groups. As the central engine room of the program, the PMO drives alignment to strategic priorities including distribution cost optimization, sustainability, density improvements, and gross margin enhancement. This role ensures structure, strategic clarity, and delivery excellence—enabling the organization to unlock long‑term value.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain D2D program governance frameworks, including decision‑making structures, escalation paths, and reporting cadences.

• Connect regularly with Program Coordinators and BG Leads to run weekly governance routines.

• Follow up on weekly business group actions, ensuring on‑time task closure.

• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, tools, and templates—such as delivery trackers, dashboards, and risk registers.

• Facilitate Steering Committee and Leadership Team meetings: prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track action items.

2. Program Planning & Execution

• Translate high‑level program strategy into detailed program plans, milestones, KPIs, and measurable deliverables.

• Oversee concurrent multi‑market and multi‑project delivery, ensuring alignment to D2D goals (e.g., density improvements, sustainability).

• Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to ensure timely and effective program execution.

3. Project Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of assigned initiatives—from ideation and design through Go‑Live and post‑implementation review.

• Operate confidently in unstructured environments, bringing clarity through structured frameworks and strong communication.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across GCH, GDT, CG, GP, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and assess overall program health using performance metrics such as cost savings, gross margin improvement, and sustainability targets.

• Prepare dashboards and leadership reporting packs, highlighting risks, issues, dependencies, and insights.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking across program initiatives.

Requirements

Education Background

• B.E Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial

• Certification: PMP Certification is a plus

• Experience: 4-5 years of Core Project Management Experience

Experience & Technical Skills

• Project Management Expertise: Hands-on experience and deep understanding of Project Management Tools and leading Project Networks.

• Digital: Understanding of Agentic AI, MS Projects, MS Visio, etc..

• Capability Development: Experience in building and scaling D2D capabilities across diverse BUs & BG teams

• Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to manage and influence global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Change Management: Leading and managing change initiatives within the organization. Ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.

• CPT Analytics: Ability to integrate finance and logistics data for accurate cost modeling and performance tracking.

• Solution-Oriented Approach: Focusing on finding practical and effective solutions to challenges. Demonstrating a fast bias for action and a passion for business learning.

• Visionary & Servant Leadership: Demonstrates foresight, empathy, and empowerment in leading teams and initiatives.

• Proven experience working within PMO environments or delivering large, cross-functional programs.

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, PMO methodologies, and program reporting.

• Experience managing multiple workstreams in complex, global environments.

• Proficiency in PMO tools (trackers, dashboards, RAID logs, risk registers).

• Ability to convert strategy into execution plans with clear milestones and KPIs.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and bring structure to undefined spaces.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leaders.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical capability to interpret data, identify trends, and surface insights.

• Experience in budget tracking, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring.

Career Path & Development

• Positioned as a strategic launchpad for Senior roles in Global Logistics Capability Programs, Customer Service, or Strategic Planning.

• Opportunity to lead global transformation programs and contribute to shaping the future of Distribution operations.

• Opportunity to learn and transform the Future of Unilever through Cognitive and Agentic AI solutions.

• Access to Degreed learning pathways, GPM frameworks, and CoX strategic forums

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