Project Manager

Description

Job Summary: Bayer is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects with global impact or impact on HR, collaborate on the HR Foundations strategy, and execute project management. Key Highlights: 1. Leads projects with global scope or high impact on HR. 2. Collaborates on the strategy and execution of HR Foundations. 3. Develops project management skills in team members. **Bayer is a global company with core competencies in the life sciences fields of health and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer, you have the opportunity to be part of a culture that values our employees’ passion for innovation and empowers them to drive change.** **Project Manager** **Your Task & Responsibilities:** * Leads projects, often with global scope or with major impact on HR * Collaborate closely with GBS HR Head & LT, HR Function and business representatives to contribute to HR Foundations Strategy & Objectives and its execution * Steers and manages a team of Process Experts and/or Project Members, locally or globally * Steers the accomplishment of the project plan and timelines. Defines and aligns the project plan with stakeholders from other functions * Develops team members with project management skills and process know how, mentors junior project team members * Translates the requirements into a design solution and proactively manage scope and scope changes * Assures adherence to the project methodology and proactively contributes to its adaptations based on current experience. Decides on project related adaptations of methodology in line with QA and audit requirements. * Plans and implements change management and communication activities in order strengthen understanding of the project objectives and its causes as well as facilitate change * Continuously monitors the progress of the projects in terms of timing and fulfillment of defined objectives, takes corrective actions in order to meet the objectives. * Provides accurate updates and reports according to Bayer Project Methodology towards management levels and stakeholder groups * Manages the impact of diverse projects to different processes, ensuring functional/GBS management are informed on impact caused by the project initiatives. * Assures resource needs on a timely manner with the Leader / Global Program Manager, anticipating workload and staff needed, to deal with the project tasks. * Represents GBS HRO function in functional or multidisciplinary initiatives * Is responsible for business cases preparation and the project budget (if applicable) * Identifies and manages different stakeholder groups for the project * Follows up and resolve issues and escalations from internal and external stakeholders. **Who You Are:** * Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in the relevant field Business Admin / Project Management or equivalent. * At least several years of experience working in a project management environment * Excellence Communication and Presentation skills, which is key for this role * Solid knowledge of HR would be an advantage * Strong familiarity with project management methodologies, and best practices. Project Management Professional (PMP), Prince2, Scrum master certification preferred * Leadership and influencing skills * Ability to work independently and take the lead in high ambiguous and complex environment with multiple and changing priorities * Ability to plan, develop and coordinate cross functional projects and teams * Ability to address and resolve difficult situations and take decisions under time pressure * Problem solving and proactive attitude * High learning agility and flexibility to adapt to different projects based on business demand * Fluent in English * Willingness to travel and collaborate with stakeholders worldwide Bayer offers a wide variety of compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements for this unique opportunity and have the "Passion for Innovation" as well as "The Power to Change," we encourage you to apply. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to sudden closure without prior notice. A message to all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited resumes or talent referrals from agencies or headhunters. Bayer accepts applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social background, disability, union affiliation, religion, familial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other criterion as defined by law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Bayer is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations throughout this process for individuals with disabilities. At the same time, applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any required accommodations upon contact with the recruitment team. **Application Period:** December 19, 2025 – January 02, 2026 **Reference Code:** 859394 **Division:** Enabling Functions **Location:** Brazil : São Paulo : São José dos Campos || Brazil : São Paulo : Aguaí || Brazil : São Paulo : Araçatuba || Brazil : São Paulo : Assis || Brazil : São Paulo : Avaré || Brazil : São Paulo : Bebedouro || Brazil : São Paulo : Campinas || Brazil : São Paulo : Conchal || Brazil : São Paulo : Franca || Brazil : São Paulo : Guarulhos || Brazil : São Paulo : Itapetininga || Brazil : São Paulo : Itapeva || Brazil : São Paulo : Itaí || Brazil : São Paulo : Jales || Brazil : São Paulo : Osasco || Brazil : São Paulo : Ourinhos || Brazil : São Paulo : Paulínia || Brazil : São Paulo : Piracicaba || Brazil : São Paulo : Ribeirão Preto || Brazil : São Paulo : Rio Claro || Brazil : São Paulo : Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo || Brazil : São Paulo : São José do Rio Preto || Brazil : São Paulo : São Paulo || Brazil : São Paulo : Vargem Grande do Sul || Brazil : São Paulo : Votuporanga || Costa Rica : Heredia : Heredia **Functional Area:** General Management and Corporate Audit **Position Grade:** VS 1.1 **Employment Type:** Permanent **Working Hours:** Indefinite