Project Manager Officer (FMCG)

Collaborate with regional and global leadership teams to align strategy with local execution. Establish governance frameworks, oversee programme reviews and compliance, and provide actionable insights through performance dashboards. Drive cross-functional collaboration without direct authority, proactively manage risks, and translate technical challenges into business outcomes while supporting sustainable sourcing, innovation and measurable performance.

Portfolio Management Manager

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Makassar

Keywords: collaborate, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, dependable, knowledgeable, growth leadership, team, network

A leading global organisation is seeking a Portfolio Management Manager to drive strategic initiatives and portfolio management across South East Asia, with a particular focus on the Agricultural supply chain. This role offers you the opportunity to bridge global strategy with regional operational execution, partnering directly with senior leadership teams to govern, track, and accelerate cross-functional programmes that secure supply chains and foster innovation. You will be at the heart of impactful projects that span People, Planet, and Performance dimensions, ensuring efficient resource allocation and rigorous compliance. The organisation values flexibility, training opportunities, and supportive leadership, making this an ideal environment for those who thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to contribute to sustainable sourcing and enterprise-wide transformation.

• You will play a pivotal role in connecting global strategic ambitions with local operational execution across South East Asia, ensuring that key initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• The organisation offers flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training, supporting your professional growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
• You will have the chance to work closely with senior leadership teams, providing critical data-driven insights and supporting decision-making processes that shape the future of the Agricultural supply chain.

What you'll do:

As a Portfolio Management Manager based in Makassar, you will be responsible for orchestrating the successful deployment of strategic initiatives across South East Asia’s Agricultural operations. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with both regional and global leadership teams to ensure seamless alignment between overarching strategies and local execution. You will establish robust governance frameworks rooted in proven business processes, oversee compliance through regular programme reviews, and provide actionable insights via comprehensive performance dashboards. By coordinating cross-functional teams without direct authority, you will foster a culture of cooperation that drives task completion while maintaining transparency in resource allocation. Your proactive approach to risk management will enable early detection of operational signals, ensuring timely escalation of issues for swift resolution. Success in this role hinges on your ability to blend technical acumen with business savvy—translating complex constraints into commercial realities—and your commitment to delivering measurable outcomes that support sustainable sourcing and innovation.

• Serve as the essential link between global strategic ambition and tactical execution for the South East Asia Agricultural region, driving deployment and impact across multiple business dimensions.
• Ensure effective governance of the South East Asia Agricultural Portfolio and transversal programmes by prioritising resources through data-driven analysis to deliver enterprise targets.
• Define and implement operational frameworks for governance and execution grounded in current business processes such as TRL, QES, and strategic execution methodologies.
• Drive regional programme review cadence and gatekeeping processes to maintain high standards of compliance and operational excellence.
• Enforce signature processes to guarantee rigorous operational and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases.
• Partner directly with leadership teams to translate strategic goals into trackable milestones, providing critical progress visibility through data-driven reporting.
• Design and deliver performance dashboards and reports on project health, compliance, and output metrics for key stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Operate independently within a trifunctional enterprise span, proactively proposing strategic work plans and supporting problem-solving across the portfolio.
• Coordinate across all functional leaders to align cross-functional teams on priorities, resource allocation, and action plans without direct line management authority.
• Report on key performance metrics into professionalised farm management offices and strategic programme management offices at a global level.

What you bring:

To excel as a Portfolio Management Manager in Makassar, you will bring a solid educational foundation in food science, engineering or life sciences complemented by advanced qualifications in business administration or project management. Your proven track record managing large-scale programmes demonstrates your capacity for aligning cross-functional teams around shared objectives. You possess strong analytical abilities that enable you to prioritise resources efficiently using data-driven insights. Your interpersonal skills foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders even when you do not have direct authority over them. Experience developing performance dashboards equips you to provide transparent reporting on project health metrics. Your technical expertise allows you to navigate complex constraints within plant science or supply functions while translating these into practical commercial solutions. Above all, your commitment to operational excellence ensures compliance at every stage of project delivery.

• A bachelor’s degree in food science, engineering, life sciences or equivalent is required for this position.
• A master’s degree or certified courses in business administration, project management or product development are highly desirable qualifications.
• Proven experience managing programmes or transformational enterprise-wide initiatives within large organisations is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership teams to align priorities and drive cross-functional execution.
• Strong skills in managing value capture, framing business challenges, insight discovery, interpretation, risk identification, and opportunity assessment are necessary.
• Experience designing performance dashboards and reporting on project health metrics for diverse stakeholder groups is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to coordinate across functional leaders without direct line management authority are vital.
• Ability to operate independently within a trifunctional enterprise span while proactively proposing strategic work plans is important.
• Technical acumen combined with robust business understanding allows you to translate complex constraints into actionable commercial strategies.
• Commitment to rigorous operational compliance through enforcement of signature processes ensures high standards throughout all projects.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to sustainability within the Agricultural supply chain across South East Asia. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal needs while promoting productivity. The company invests heavily in training opportunities designed to enhance both technical knowledge and leadership capabilities. Supportive leadership fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration is valued above hierarchy—enabling individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute meaningfully toward shared goals. The enterprise-wide reach of this role means you’ll be part of a networked team spanning local operations as well as global functions; this provides unique exposure to best practices from around the world while allowing you to make tangible impacts at the regional level. With generous resources allocated for professional development and a culture that prizes knowledge sharing, this is an ideal setting for those seeking long-term career growth within a dependable organisation dedicated to positive change.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by joining an organisation committed to sustainable impact and collaborative success, this is your opportunity!

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