What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - GTM Packaging position at Kpler?
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
We are looking for someone who knows how to drive commercial impact through structured project execution. You will work closely with our sales, customer success, product, and operations teams to deliver strategic initiatives that improve revenue performance, client experience, and go-to-market efficiency.
This role requires a hands-on approach, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to translate commercial strategy into scalable execution.
\n- Lead and deliver cross-functional commercial projects from ideation to execution
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product teams to define and prioritize initiatives
- Build and maintain clear project roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics
- Support go-to-market initiatives such as new product launches, pricing strategies, and market expansion efforts
- Align stakeholders across regions and functions to ensure smooth execution and adoption
- Track performance, risks, and dependencies, and proactively drive mitigation plans
- Contribute to building best practices and frameworks for commercial project management
- Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders on progress, challenges, and outcomes
Essential Experience:
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Proven experience managing end-to-end projects, including planning, execution, and delivery across cross-functional teams.
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Strong organizational and analytical skills, with experience in tracking progress, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes.
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Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate with, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience working in complex or fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
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Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Jira, MS Project).
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Exposure to process improvement, change management, or business transformation initiatives.
- Project planning and scheduling (e.g., timelines, milestones, resource allocation)
- Risk and issue management
- Budget tracking and financial oversight
- Data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project)
- Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Process mapping and improvement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Leadership and team coordination
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability and resilience in changing environments
- Time management and prioritization
- Attention to detail with a results-oriented mindset
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Proactive and accountable approach to delivery
- Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
- Demonstrated practical experience in project management (typically 3–5 years) may be considered in lieu of formal certification.
Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
Demonstrated practical experience in project management (typically 3–5 years) may be considered in lieu of formal certification.
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