Strategic PMO Manager, Oceania

What makes this a great opportunity?

As part of the Global Portfolio and Project Management team, the Strategic PMO Manager Oceania will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Oceania RTD and FBS Innovation pipeline, from ideation through post launch evaluation, aligning technical execution with business growth objectives.

Build and develop a high-performing NPD PMO team through coaching and training while enabling strong cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Finance.

Partnering with Senior Leaders across the Globe, the Strategic PMO Manager Oceania will lead discussions between Innovation, Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, and other relevant internal and external global partners to improve processes, influence decision making, and limit implementation risk.

Drive continuous improvement of Stage Gate governance, processes and decision-making to accelerate commercialization, strengthen accountability and reduce delivery risk.

The alc/bev industry is an exciting, dynamic, and fast paced business. Suntory Global Spirits is a top player in the spirits business and focused on driving both category and brand growth

High visibility role that works with senior leaders across the organization and presents to Executive Leadership.

Collaborate with a diverse network of leaders across the organization to commercialize products sold all over the world.

As part of the Global R&D team, ability to provide input and influence overall global process improvements

Role Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Oceania NPD team, establishing clear priorities, accountabilities and ways of working that support high performance, collaboration and capability growth.
• Provide strategic leadership and project management expertise across the NPD portfolio, acting as the primary point of contact for NPD strategy, governance and Stage Gate process effectiveness.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the Stage Gate framework, including governance, decision criteria, tools, systems and meeting effectiveness, to enable faster, higher-quality and more disciplined decision-making.
• Ensure projects are appropriately prepared for Stage Gate reviews, with clear recommendations, robust business cases, accurate data, defined risks and agreed actions. Maintain accountability for adherence to gate principles and decisions.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, portfolio insights, business cases and continuous improvement roadmaps to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Monitor portfolio and project performance through agreed metrics, milestones and risk indicators. Implement corrective actions and adjust delivery strategies to improve outcomes, accelerate execution and reduce operational risk.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Oceania business, innovation strategy and interdependencies across projects, functions, markets and global programs.
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the team, identifying and implementing process, system and governance enhancements that simplify work, improve visibility and increase delivery efficiency.
• Lead the team and key stakeholders through organizational and process change, ensuring effective communication, engagement, adoption and sustained implementation.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to assess feasibility, capacity, cost, quality and execution risk, ensuring innovation initiatives can be commercialized successfully and sustainably.
• Build strong relationships across Global R&D, the broader Suntory organization and external networks, sharing best practices and contributing to capability development, team engagement and innovation excellence.
• Lead effectively in a global and multicultural environment, aligning diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, consumer-relevant products on time and in line with business expectations.
• Education- Bachelor’s degree Project Management, or business-related field
• Certifications/Licensure- Six Sigma & Project Management Certifications desired
• Level of experience- 6+ years experience in Project Management with demonstrated experience coaching, training & development the performance of less experienced team members
• Industry experience-Spirits and or food industry experience a plus
• Must be fluent in the English language (speak, read, write)
• Travel 5%-10% globally as needed
• Desire to help build and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within Global R&D and broader Beam Suntory