At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS GROUP?
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our strategic program to deliver the separation of our two Business Areas Fiskars and VITA into separate legal entities. The selected person will play a key role in this vitally important program, which is considered a dress rehearsal for our future ERP transformation.
Join us in an exciting role where you will drive the transformation within Fiskars Group, a global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. This role is pivotal in overseeing multiple work streams of our transformation program, including SAP and other ERP systems, across multiple countries and integrating various third-party applications. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional executive communication, high-level planning, and leadership skills to drive this program to success.
Responsibilities:
- High-Level Planning and Oversight: Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans that include key milestones, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines for all work streams. Anticipate challenges and proactively adjust plans to ensure program goals are achieved on time and within budget.
- Executive Communication and Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison between the program team and executive leadership in major transformation programs and projects, providing clear, concise, and impactful updates on program status, risks, and achievements. Prepare and present high-level summaries, strategic plans, and progress reports to the board, C-suite executives, and other senior stakeholders, fostering trust and confidence in the program's direction.
- Strategic Leadership and Vision: Ensure that all program activities align with the organization’s strategic objectives and support business growth, operational efficiency, and seamless integration. Ensure that the overall vision, strategy and roadmap for key transformation programs are well understood across the organization.
- Work Stream Coordination: Oversee and coordinate multiple work streams in collaboration with Fiskars and vendor project managers, ensuring interdependencies are managed, risks are mitigated, and progress is monitored across different countries and teams.
- Budget and Resource Management: Provide high-level oversight of program budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and financial objectives are met. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with third-party vendors to maximize value and performance.
- Risk and Change Management: Proactively identify and assess program risks, particularly those that impact strategic objectives and executive priorities. Develop and implement robust risk management and change management plans to navigate challenges and maintain program momentum.
WHO YOU ARE?
Experience:
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Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems science, Industrial Engineering or similar
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Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience managing business transformation programs and projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, carveouts and major reorganizations in an international environment. Experience from transformations involving ERP, particularly SAP transformations.
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Leadership skills: Strong leadership skills, ability to prioritize own and project team’s work under high pressure and changing priorities
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Communication skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization. Able to build relationships and navigate through a complex matrix organization.
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Project management skills: Excellent project management skills necessary to implement project according to agreed objectives, scope, timeline and budget. Experienced in creating project plans of varying granularity and able to assess the feasibility of vendor-created plans. Experienced managing and following up on project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
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Leadership skills: Strong leadership skills, ability to prioritize own and project team’s work under high pressure and changing priorities
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Communication skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization. Able to build relationships and navigate through a complex matrix organization.
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Problem solving skills: effective at identifying and analyzing problems and finding creative solutions in a collaborative manner
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Strong business acumen: able to understand group strategic priorities and align program and project objectives to business strategies. Able to identify and adapt to shifts in business priorities.
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Professional working proficiency in English, which is the daily working language in Fiskars Group. Interviews for this position are also held at least partly in English.
Characteristics
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Positive and energetic mindset, fosters a positive working environment
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Has determination, dedication and drive, while being able to listen to people. Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks and issues
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Sense of accountability – demonstrates a strong sense of accountability for own work and hold others accountable for their commitments
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Analytical thinker, with an ability to solve problems and conflicts under high pressure.
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Disciplined way of working, follows through on actions
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Well-versed working in a international environment with diverse cultural backgrounds
Last day of application:
2025-02-20
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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.
We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Read more: fiskarsgroup.com
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What We Do
Fiskars Group’s vision is to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life. Our brands Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood are present in people’s everyday lives – at home, in the garden, and outdoors. This gives us an opportunity to make the everyday extraordinary today, and for future generations.
We have a presence in 30 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (FSKRS).
