Strategic Project Manager

**Company Description** The QIMA story**

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.
We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

QIMA Food is dedicated to helping every member of the global food supply chain ensure the safety and quality of food products, as well as safe working conditions and sustainable practices. With inspections, audits and certifications, we support food growers, producers and retailers, as well as businesses in food service and hospitality, securing their food products' journey from farm to shelf and fork.

**Position Overview**:

- The Strategic Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Food Division teams to define and improve growth strategies, selecting key projects that drive sustainable and profitable expansion.
- The role involves overseeing internal efficiency projects involving technology and AI, initiating sales development programs, and pursuing external growth opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Strategic Collaboration and Growth Planning:

- Work with the Food Division teams to clarify and enhance the division's growth strategy.
- Select key projects critical for achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

**Project Management**:

- Manage internal efficiency, technology, and AI projects to streamline operations.
- Launch sales development programs focusing on sales efficiency, new offers, creation of a Key Accounts strategy and new market segments.

**External Growth Initiatives**:

- Identify and reach out to potential acquisition targets and sellers, presenting QIMA's value proposition effectively.
- Convincingly communicate the strategic logic to stakeholders.
- Perform thorough assessments of target companies, evaluating their business and financial profiles.
- Work closely with the Division CEO and coordinate with cross-functional teams within the division, corporate functions, and target companies to create detailed business and integration plans.
- Work together with the group's M&A and Legal teams.

**Internal Project Implementation**:

- Conduct comprehensive interviews with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and priorities.
- Develop a cooperative approach with main stakeholders (Sales, Operations, IT) to launch and manage key priority projects.

**Qualifications**

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Experience in strategic planning and project management within a growth-oriented enterprise.
- Strong experience in sales development and operational efficiency projects.
- Ability to perform detailed financial and business assessments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information convincingly.
- Experience working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of M&A processes and legal aspects.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
- Collaborative and team-oriented attitude.
- Language skills: English & Spanish