About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager to join our Engineering Department. The candidate will form part of an established engineering team and report to the Technical Engineering Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the PMO for the site. The Project Manager will work with cross-functional teams leveraging their knowledge to ensure success.

Key responsibilities and duties for the role:

• Lead PMO to provide cross functional teams with project prioritisation and guidance through regular cadence meetings and project status reports.
• Strategize with the cross functional project team to forecast problems, assess potential risks and solutions, and plan alternatives. 
• Develop budget for project(s) and keep within budget.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, forecasts, and status reports. 
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. 
• Leverage methods & tools to accelerate project timelines, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and build quality into projects from the outset.
• Identify & resolve issues proactively and balancing schedule, scope, and cost constraints creatively.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Manage interpersonal dynamics within project teams (e.g., building consensus among sub-project owners, negotiating any changes to the project plan, and holding team members accountable for delivery on commitments made).
• Guide the successful completion of major projects, functioning in a project leadership role. 
• Work effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors, Avery global offices, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Technical field (Engineering or similar)
• Project Management certification.

Experience:

• 5+ years project management or related experience. Experience in leading others and managing cross functional  projects.
• Good project management skills with knowledge of various project management processes
• Detail oriented; strong analytical skills & organizational skills.
• Problem management skills.
• Comfort and confidence in interacting with / presenting to all levels in an organization
• Good business acumen.
• Ability to influence effectively without authority.
• Propensity for identifying issues proactively, making decisions with incomplete information, and acting expediently
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Green Belt / structured problem solving is a plus.

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer: 

• Workplace Flexibility 
• Structured learning and development
• Mentoring program 
• Competitive total rewards

We look forward to receiving your application.

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