Duracell is an iconic brand and the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.

The IT Senior Project Manager/Program Manager is responsible for managing IT projects and, as business needs arise, leading programs: groups of related projects that support broader business goals. You will ensure each project is aligned, delivered on time, and within budget.

You will work closely with project managers (for whom you hold delivery accountability), internal and external technical teams, Business Relationship Managers, and stakeholders across Duracell Sectors and Segments to coordinate delivery and resolve issues. You will also track performance metrics and manage risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end delivery of individual IT projects (scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder communication) and lead programs of related projects when the portfolio requires it.
- Develop detailed project/program plans; monitor and track progress and measure performance with appropriate tools and techniques.
- Develop and manage budgets, schedules and resource plans for timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources for efficient execution.
- Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues.
- Define and track milestones; maintain and report weekly on an integrated delivery plan.
- Communicate status,



progress and key updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Ensure programs and projects follow Duracell IT PMO governance, compliance, quality standards and the Duracell Project Methodology.
- Partner with Change Management to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes or technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance metrics and applying best practices.
- Escalate pending decisions and significant issues to program sponsors in a timely manner.
- Act as single point of contact for project- and program-level questions and status.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience managing IT programs and projects using Waterfall and Hybrid Agile methodologies.
- Solid IT background, with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
- Strong leadership of direct and indirect teams, including mentoring and supervision.
- Experience presenting status, issues and recommendations to all levels of business leadership, and building strategic relationships at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking.




- Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to be both a technical strategic thought leader and a hands-on implementer, and to scale from project to program level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel globally when needed.
- Plus: PMP certification, ERP program experience, PMIS tools (Monday.com, ServiceNow SPM, Azure DevOps) and consulting industry experience.

About Us Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.

📌 IT Senior Project Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 The Duracell
📍 Barcelona