Pre-Prepare Manager (maternity cover)

Location: HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services). This role reports to the Regional Programme Manager and leads the Pre‑Prepare phase of DBB transitions across our Operating Companies.

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to WOW the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN. We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Responsibilities

• acting as the primary contact for the OpCo Transition Manager or other OpCo representatives during the Pre-Prepare phase
• coordinating all Pre-Prepare activities from the central side, ensuring alignment with OpCo stakeholders, deliverables, and Tollgate/Exit criteria
• ensuring stakeholder alignment and updates across Central, Regional, and OpCo teams
• preparing and presenting progress reports to OpCo & DBB PLT, and actively participating in relevant meetings
• creating the OpCo Pre‑Prepare Plan, managing its sign‑off, and ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and in full (OTIF)
• handing over to the Regional Transition Manager with complete documentation and context
• identifying change management issues and risks early, and developing mitigation strategies
• driving continuous improvement of the Pre-Prepare process, materials, and tools, including gathering and sharing lessons learned
• ensuring adherence to HEINEKEN’s project methodology and promoting end-to-end, cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 3–5 years of managerial experience in a complex, international environment
• over 3 years of experience as a Project Manager on global projects
• strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to see the big picture
• influencing skills and a challenging, proactive approach
• strong communication skills, able to engage senior stakeholders with the right level of detail and language
• a fast-learning, adaptable, and can‑do attitude.

At HEINEKEN Kraków, we take integrity and ethical conduct seriously. If someone has concerns about a possible violation of legal regulations indicated in Polish Whistleblowing Act or our Code of Business Conduct, we encourage them to speak up.

Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Industry: Food and Beverage Services.