Transformation Analyst

Job Purpose

Contribute to defining and advancing the company’s transformation agenda. Support the management and orchestration of cross-functional transformation projects’ portfolio and key processes, ensuring governance, delivery, and alignment with the Strategic Plan.

This implies being involved in key projects and navigating diverse, cross-functional teams. Operating with a consultancy mindset, this role will eventually support the Growth team by contributing to the execution of M&A and post-merger integration (PMI) activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in Transformative Initiatives:
• Support high-priority transformation projects from end to end, ensuring successful delivery and tangible impact.
• Provide ownership at all stages of the project lifecycle, working with stream leaders in order to ensure deliverables (on time, on cost, on scope).
• Support Business Integration to:
• Ensure transparency on transformation initiatives: clear status on deliverables, kpis & resource capacity.
• Oversee execution to ensure initiatives are completed on time while proactively mitigating risks of delays or organizational fatigue.
• Align projects with the company’s strategic agenda to maximize synergies.
• Integrate transformation work with Barilla’s digital strategy.
• Support the management of cross-functional transformation projects portfolio, prioritizing initiatives in coordination with other business units and regions.
• Engage stakeholders, track kpi’s, and deliver periodical updates on project progress and results.
• Team Coordination:
• Navigate cross-functional and cross-geographical teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring active participation from all members.
• Build effective working relationships to drive successful service transformation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 3/4 years in project management/business process redesign, ideally in an international environment; consultancy experience is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (engineering preferred, but open to other disciplines based on experience).
• Languages: Proficiency in English is a must; Italian is a plus.
• Certifications: Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Goal-oriented and analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all organizational levels
• Able to perform under pressure and adapt in multicultural/international settings
• Strategic thinker and effective team builder
• Able to handle confidential information discreetly, in full compliance with internal policies and required NDAs.

Personal Specifications

• Goal-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion, focusing on objectives and outcomes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and manage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Performance Under Pressure: Proven capacity to deliver results in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to multicultural and international environments, with an ability to adapt and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Team Builder: Collaborative mindset with experience in navigating and motivating cross-functional and cross-geographical teams.

Additional information

• 1 year fixed term, with the intention to extend for another year.