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We are a company for everyone and by everyone. Built on a strong and inclusive foundation, MC keeps people at the heart of everything we do, making life simpler for customers, employees, and the communities we serve. We create value through everyone's contribution, innovate every step of the way, and lead with closeness and care, recognizing each person's unique qualities and needs. We come from different backgrounds and bring different ideas, but we share the same ambition to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Everything we achieve, we achieve together. And there is nothing more inspiring than that.

So, if you would like to be part of this team and take on new challenges, we are looking for you!

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Advisory team in Carnaxide, and we believe we will be #betterwithyou.

This person will be responsible for supporting the definition of the business strategy and leading transformation projects that impact multiple areas of the organization, monitoring market trends, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring the successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

What you'll do...

• Analyze trends and competitive dynamics within the food retail sector (FMCG & Fresh), identify new business opportunities, and anticipate the entry of new market players;
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects and initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring the achievement of defined objectives, timelines, and results (PMO);
• Support business units throughout the strategic planning cycle and annual business reviews (FMCG, Fresh, Private Label), monitoring the execution of key priorities and performance evolution;
• Design and implement organizational models and ways of working for Commercial, Quality, and R&D teams, preparing them for business evolution;
• Challenge and redesign processes and tools, promoting the simplification of the operating model and exploring new efficiency opportunities, including AI use cases.

What you'll bring...

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, or similar fields;
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting and/or within a central strategy team in the Retail or Consumer Goods sectors;
• Interest and curiosity about Retail, with the ability to transform industry knowledge and trends into practical and innovative solutions;
• Experience coordinating and delivering complex projects under demanding deadlines, with strong prioritization, organizational, and results-driven skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong stakeholder management capabilities, from operational environments to executive presentations;
• Ability to work autonomously, translating business challenges into clear action plans and mobilizing different teams to deliver them;
• Strong analytical thinking and critical mindset, with the ability to structure complex problems and transform data into business insights and recommendations;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong command of English.

What we offer...

• Meal Allowance on Dá Card;
• Telecommunications Plan including voice, data, and equipment;
• Flex it Up Program: Extra Days Off, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Working Model;
• Health and Life Insurance;
• Flexible Benefits Program;
• Onboarding and Initial Training Plan;
• Academic Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees' children (mainstream and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks;
• New Baby Welcome Kit;
• Internal Mobility Programs to promote talent development;
• Flu Vaccination Program, including administration (voluntary participation);
• Somos Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial, and legal support to employees;
• Ergocoaching Sessions;
• Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations;
• Discounts and Partnerships Program with more than 300 leading brands;
• Free coffee and fruit available at the workplace;
• Competitive Salary.

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