Projects Associate

pbRole Overview /b /pbr /pThe Projects Associate will be responsible for proactively identifying, planning and executing new initiatives in Belgium’s Delivery Operations team with the goal to grow delivery order volume, drive cost optimisation, and improve network outcomes.

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At any given time, you will be the primary owner of multiple concurrent Delivery Operations initiatives.

In collaboration with your line manager, you will support the overall program strategy, using a critical lens to ensure this aligns with and is part of delivering the overall market strategy from a logistic perspective.

You are responsible for supporting, communicating, measuring and improving the market OKRs for your initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with our Global team to advocate for local success using the right combination of innovations best practices, and have a strong understanding of delivery operations to inform your recommendations.  /pbr /pYou’re strong at strategic-thinking to help design recommend the best path forward for your initiatives amidst ambiguity and multiple possibilities.

You have a strong grasp of data quantitative analysis to develop first-stage business cases and inform recommendations.

You can juggle multiple priorities while remaining focused clear-headed.

Using your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, you will be able to articulate recommendations, promote your vision to the management team and motivate partners to deliver the work on time and to your high standards.

Finally, you will begin to establish yourself as a thought-leader in delivery operations, staying abreast of market trends to identify opportunities and contribute to global best practices.  /pbr /pbKey Responsibilities /b /pbr /ulli Proactively bidentify, scope and lead multiple new /b binitiatives  /bto drive Delivery Operations’ strategic objectives.

Examples could include initiatives like pay strategies, go-to-market plans for new business lines, or customer experience enhancements.  /lili Take accountability for bend-to-end project outcomes, /bkeeping others informed of risks progress.

Be the business lead on projects through pilot, MVP, roll-out and post-mortems.

/lili bAnalyze data /band bbuild business cases /b to drive new initiative recommendations and help inform prioritization of your projects.  /lili Define deliver your program bsuccess metrics, /bdemonstrating alignment with overall OKRs and Logistics strategic vision.  /lili Advise senior leadership on recommendations by providing bbusiness insights.

/bSynthesize your findings into clear recommendations for leadership to support.  /lili Influence key global stakeholders to prioritize develop solutions based on the market’s needs.

Understand what’s coming down the product pipeline to inform the market roadmap.  /lili bStay current with industry /b developments to drive benchmarking, innovation and continuous improvement.

Be a thought leader and contribute to global best practices roadmaps.  /li /ulbr /pb What will you bring to the table? /b /pbr /ulli Analytical skills and bfinancial acumen /b to develop business cases to estimate investment returns, compare potential options, develop recommendations, and prioritize problems.  /lili You have experience managing bcomplex projects /b with multiple stakeholders across business groups and global locations.  /lili bPassion for solving problems /b through out-of-the-box thinking; you use creativity and grit to navigate new challenges /lili You can btranslate high-level visions /binto tactical plans, and are not afraid to roll-up your sleeves to understand the more technical aspects of our network /lili Outstanding bverbal and written communication skills /b, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and strategies to diverse stakeholders. xlxgzvr

/lili Proven ability to bcollaborate influence /beffectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to drive alignment and achieve common goals.

/lili While you are highly skilled at mining insights from data, you can balance precision with intuition to bmove forward at pace /b.  /li /ulbr /pbApplicant Requirements  /b /pbr /ulli Experience in a commercial management role, e.g.

strategy, PL ownership, finance /lili Direct experience with independent contractor models essential /lili Experience working with on-demand delivery or supply chain is an asset  /lili Equivalent work experience with a Bachelor’s degree /li /ul