Bea Kerdo

Experience

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  Mars

  May 2006 - Apr 2010

  Project manager

  Key Achievements:• Re-launched Pedigree Dry portfolio within budget and timeline for the Eastern European geographiesResponsibilities:• Responsible for the Dog portfolio product development projects for re-launches from brand management perspective working with multiple production site within budget and timeJob purpose:• Assist project managers in packaging development (legal text and marketing text translation, compilation, pack design finalization process). Manage standard business projects.• Relevant Quantitative Information and Organisation Chart (Dimension): Number of items: 900 packs Process Management: Plan projects – flow and timingsFollow-up Monitor progress within workstreamsPrepare precise briefing for translation and packs compilationUpdate status reports of packaging changesFlag out potential risks to project ownersRun project review sessions if needed Show less

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  Mars Africa ltd

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2016

  Key Achievements:• Rolled out Quest project management process and trained local team for the Global ways of working reducing project delivery timeline by 20% • Successfully implemented project management governance to make sure management team focusing on the projects bringing value to the business and the customer, narrowing the pipelineResponsibilities:• E2E project management for local marketing initiated projects from product development through marketing campaign.• Continuously training operations organization about Mars Global project management supporting them day to day• Playing crucial role as local project manager during the transition of the entire wet portfolio from local production to fully imported model and moving the dry petfood range production to another factory without major disruption in the marketJob purpose: • Facilitate management of delivery of demand activities in market on time and right first time• Manage implementation & adhereance of Mars activity management process (Quest)• Facilitate management of continous improvement of demand activities ROI through ROI measurement & reporting• Facilitate resourcing of demand activities projects and resource trade offs if required• Responsible for process and ensuring once on funnel the project is delivered on time and right first time Show less Key Achievements:• Rolled out Quest project management process and trained local team for the Global ways of working reducing project delivery timeline by 20% • Successfully implemented project management governance to make sure management team focusing on the projects bringing value to the business and the customer, narrowing the pipelineResponsibilities:• E2E project management for local marketing initiated projects from product development through marketing campaign.• Continuously training operations organization about Mars Global project management supporting them day to day• Playing crucial role as local project manager during the transition of the entire wet portfolio from local production to fully imported model and moving the dry petfood range production to another factory without major disruption in the marketJob purpose:• To manage assigned projects, ranging from complex brand launches, major regional promotions (limited editions, promotional packs etc.) to design and/or recipe changes, through the system in all the stages of development and delivery - in line with agreed schedule and with special focus on the efficiency of the project• To coordinate the delivery process for the major activities / bullets flowing from RSP.• To lead selected activities derived from regional brand roadmaps affecting all MCE markets (i.e.activities including both MCE originated projects as well as implementation of activities from other regions (limited edition roll-out etc.).Project Planning: Design fit-for-purpose project flow at the starting point of the project. Run feasibility in relation to time and resources required within specific project stages. Define efficiency evaluation points for different project stages . Show less

  • Innovation and brand project manager

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Looking for new opportunities

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Project Manager

  I am looking for job in project management area as I am good in this role. I strongly believe I am a good project manager and can manage any kind of projects. I worked in this role in the last almost 10 years at Mars Inc. I have experience in local and international teams also have international career in the last 4 years in South Africa and I was part of the transtion team transfering the whole wet ( pouch) portfolio from local produced to fully imported modell and moving the dry production into another location. I can offer my experience and knowledge. I am well organised, responsible. Continuous improvement, personal development are key principles in my career. I am open to have new challenges and eager to learn in new areas. Show less

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  Vodafone

  Jul 2016 - now

  Key Achievements:• Driving successful project excellence program by mentoring project champions throughout their projects, training and coaching them about project and process management via mind-set change resulting HR Services improving by 20%• HR Services Process Improvement : Delivered optimised BAU process improvement project saving 10% Opex cost • Improved department KPIs by leading CPI (Continuous Process Improvement) projects with the operations team. Delivered BAU optimisations with KPIs – turning green within 3 months.Responsibilities:• Managed and led the Leaver Journey global project within employee experience program • Driving local process improvement project improving SLAs• Identifying automation opportunities within HR processes and implement within HR services• Supporting and training Process team members in project management Show less Key Achievements:• Established an Agile knowledge base in Vodafone Confluence used across UC organisation – and communicated to UC delivery team and UC 1st line. • Set up regular Agile knowledge sharing podcasts/training within UC organization to help business adoption of Agile practices• Single Front Door bid-assessment lead - delivered rapid Impact Assessments into EDRA process by continuous improvement of customer bid solution assessment • Successfully launch Vodafone UK One Net Information site providing the customers meaningful information resulting less interaction at call centresResponsibilities:• Managing E2E project delivery in complex software development projects responsible for timeline, budget, quality focusing on customer needs in virtual environment across Europe• Internal and external stakeholder management , create appropriate reports, project management documentation• Provide training/advice to colleagues and internal stakeholders• Support Programme management and create programme reports and manage risk/issues on programme level.• Manage UC Single Front Door impact assessment • Responsible E2E project management focusing on the product field for One Net Client projects working closely with the product manager delivering project according to the customer needs Show less

  • Agile Coach

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Project manager HR at Vodafone

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Project manager Vone C

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Project Manager Small Medium enterprise segment

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2017