Junior Project Management Specialist (m/f)

Company Description

MAKRO is the Portuguese subsidiary of the METRO Group, a leader in the large-scale distribution market. We are present in 25 countries and our purpose is to live the passion for Portuguese gastronomy, bringing its diversity to the world.

We are a global company that operates locally. Our products and services set the standards for the future: customer focus, technological innovation and sustainable business models. We are the HoReCa channel's partner of excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion are essential values at METRO and are integral to our success. By promoting a culture of respect, fairness and equal opportunities, we create a work environment where all our employees can feel valued and respected.

That's why at makro you have "m formas de acrescentar valor". It is with this motto that we celebrate who we are, how we work and the power of our "m", which represents the best there is in our team and the positive impact that, every day, we create together.

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Job Description

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an accomplished Junior Project Management Specialist who will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Acting as a manager of strategic projects, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring overall orchestration.
• Monitoring the pipeline of activities throughout the year.
• Assessing and sharing the progress of activities, deviations from the plan, as well as risks and issues.
• Planning and coordinating project meetings, namely ensuring agenda definition, preparation of supporting materials, leading discussions, as well as drafting meeting minutes and reports, and following up on action progress.
• Developing documentation such as work plans, project reports, conceptual presentations, or briefings in response to specific requests.
• Monitoring implementation and identifying recommendations/opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing analyses on the overall status of projects and their strategic challenges.
• Reviewing materials and preparing supporting documentation for team discussions.
• Collecting and centralizing all information related to strategic initiatives and respective activities (e.g., deliverables, working documents, performance indicators).
• Acting as the owner of project documentation, ensuring it is up to date and accessible.
• Supporting internal teams in the development of specific internal communication materials (when necessary).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience in similar roles of 1 to 3 years.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in tools: Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience in project management.
• Analytical skills and ability to organize information, for the production of executive summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Strong ability to align and manage stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Critical thinking, ability to anticipate problems, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously with a collaborative spirit.
• Proficiency in English (C1).

Additional Information

With Makro you will have:
🌍Integration into a solid business group with an international dimension and a dynamic and proactive work environment;
🎯Life insurance and health insurance;
🚀Initial and continuous training plan with constant learning opportunities;
🙌 Employee discounts at makro stores, as well as other discounts in our partner network;
💸Annual Bonus.