Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products to international markets.

5001-10000 employees

Founded 1949

$300M debt financing

Fruit

Private Company

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Fruit Food and Beverage

Remote Work Available

This company offers remote work opportunities.

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While this role can be fully remote we would request monthly visits to the company HQ in Kings HillKentUK.Full-TimeTechnology, Fresh ProducePosted

Project Management Office Lead - Technology

Own the end-to-end delivery of technology projects and programmes, from business case and mobilisation through implementation, stabilisation and post-implementation review.
Establish effective project governance, including integrated plans, stage gates, reporting, decision-making, risk management, budgets, resources and benefits tracking.
Lead the DEEL global HRIS programme, coordinating global design, local requirements, payroll solutions, data migration, integrations, testing, country readiness, go-live and hypercare.
Partner with P&C, Payroll, Finance, Technology and regional teams to ensure HRIS and payroll processes are clearly defined, controlled and fit for purpose.
Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 retrofit initiatives and enhancements to adjacent platforms, including Rydoo and Perk, ensuring effective integration, testing, adoption and handover.
Maintain a cross-system view of business processes, master data, interfaces and dependencies, working with technical specialists and vendors to deliver robust solutions.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into clear outcomes while constructively challenging unnecessary complexity.
Manage external technology partners and suppliers, ensuring delivery against agreed quality, timelines, commercial terms and contractual obligations.

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About Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is the world's largest avocado-growing operation, pioneering sustainable practices across 17 countries. You will join a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and processed products, serving global retail and wholesale markets. They grow, source, ripen, pack, and market high-quality avocados and other fresh produce year-round. This vertically integrated supply chain ensures premium products reach customers in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa.

How We Work

You will join a global team of approximately 8,000 members collaborating across 17 countries. Westfalia Fruit values inclusivity, innovation, quality, and integrity. While some roles offer remote flexibility, like the M&A Associate, you must reside within commuting distance of a primary office. This ensures a blend of independent work with opportunities for in-person collaboration and team building.

Innovation at Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit actively leverages advanced technology to enhance agricultural practices and product quality. Engineers and researchers develop disease-resistant avocado rootstocks using AI and DNA markers. You will work within systems that utilize sensors for precise orchard monitoring and optimized irrigation. They also implement probiotic mists in ripening rooms and Modified Atmosphere Packaging to extend product shelf-life, consistently pushing the boundaries of fresh produce logistics.

Why Join Us

Shape the future of a global leader with the world's largest avocado-growing footprint.
Contribute to an innovative company committed to sustainable agricultural practices.
Engage in complex, impactful projects across an integrated international supply chain.
Work with cutting-edge technology from AI in breeding to advanced packaging solutions.
Expand your expertise in a supportive, multinational environment.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package (details shared during interview).
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Tech Stack

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