Description
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Owned Brands Food & Beverage team. As a Project Manager, you will drive all phases of Owned Brand product and packaging creation, from project kick-off through results analysis. You will leverage your project management, communication, and collaboration skills to create and deploy project management strategies and processes, enhance project management capabilities, and influence cross-functionally in service of our owned brand ambitions.
Project Planning & Management
- Strategic project planning and execution for Product and Packaging Creation, utilizing Operating Model choices and Stage-Gate decision-making
- Partner with project team and stakeholders to define project requirements, constraints, and assumptions
- Monitor project progress, assess risks, and complete hindsighting post-project completion
- Identify opportunities for efficiencies in future projects by leveraging analytics, reporting, and hind-sighting
- Coordinate management of related projects for efficiency, visibility, and connectivity
- Prioritize projects and resources to align to strategic goals
Cross Functional Leadership
- Facilitate recurring cross-functional team meetings, project milestones, and decision gates
- Influence and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project
- Engage stakeholders in decision-making and support of business strategy and project deliverables
- Showcase change mindset, leadership, and advocacy in support of continuous improvement and evolution efforts
- Navigate ambiguity and drive teams towards decisions and action aligned to strategic goals
Problem Solving & Change Management
- Break down problems to identify root causes, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues quickly and effectively
- Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate effective decision-making within the cross-functional team
- Identify ways of working and process improvements that accelerate business outcomes
- Influence partners and operationalize business practices that accelerate the achievement of Target Owned Brand growth
- Champion change management and incorporate methodologies as project teams experience various degrees of change
Requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5+ years project management, program management, operations, or relevant experience
- Proven expertise in planning, organizing, and executing multiple complex project plans and resources
- Strong communication and influence skills across all levels and functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High sense of urgency, initiative, and proactive planning
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Curious and committed to continuous learning
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable team environment
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or comparable project management software