Junior Project Manager

At HEINEKEN Kraków (HEINEKEN Global Shared Services) our success comes directly from our great people. We are a growing team of business experts in finance, accounting, data and technology ready to „WOW” the world with our expertise, passion and pride to be GREEN.
We act on our values of Passion for consumers & customers, Courage to dream & pioneer, Care for people & planet, Enjoyment of Life, always focused on being ourselves: inclusive, diverse, and open for new challenges.

Your daily tasks may include:

• managing the delivery of assigned projects or small programs, ensuring alignment with objectives

• integrating standardized project management processes, tools, and templates into project execution

• coordinating project teams and managing constraints (scope, schedule, resources)

• supporting change management activities throughout the project lifecycle

• maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring audit readiness

• engaging with stakeholders to define requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment

• tracking and reporting project progress, milestones, and deliverables

• analyzing project performance, reporting outcomes, and recommending corrective actions

• overseeing resource allocation and resolving conflicts within project teams

• supporting financial planning, budgeting, and cost tracking for projects

• ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and standards

• leading project meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-ups

• leading risk management, mitigation, and escalation for project-specific risks

• supporting onboarding and development of project team members

• driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

• collaborating with functional leads and business stakeholders

• facilitating lessons learned documentation and knowledge sharing

• championing the adoption of new project management tools and best practices

• providing hands-on support to project teams and resolving operational issues

• fostering a culture of structured delivery, collaboration, and professional growth.

You are a good match if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management or PMO roles

• proven track record of managing complex projects or programs across multiple functions

• experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff

• demonstrated success in implementing governance frameworks and performance management practices

• experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination

• advanced skills in project management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow, SharePoint)

• strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

You are a perfect match if you also have: 

• Project Management certification Practitioner level (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, PRINCE2Agile) 

• training or certification in portfolio management, governance, or change management (e.g. PgMP, or MoP, Prosci).

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