Associate Project Manager (Product Innovation)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts project meetings with cross functional teams to achieve scope and ensure business objectives are met on time and cost of goods contribute to an acceptable margin on the P&L.
• Build project plans using MS Project and WBS structures to clearly outline objectives, timing and risks.
• Communicate and align key resources at all levels of the organization on assigned projects. Demonstrate best in class Project Management techniques.
• Support training events on project management ideally suited for Tyson Foods. Act as resource to project team who need project management help or information.
• Elevate issues to manager to keep projects on track. Report out key project management metrics to various functions and levels.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing or other related discipline.
• Formal certification in Project Management from PMI or equivalent Project Management Association a plus.
• 2+ years experience as a project manager or similar role delivering projects in CPG or related industries.
• Experience with commercialization of new products and changes to existing products is preferred.
• Strong facilitation skills and success completing projects on-time and within budget.
• Experience in managing and driving change within a matrix organization.
• Solid PC skills using Microsoft Office products and MS Project able to generate graphs presentations and charts.
• Operate effectively within the NPD/PLM system.

Nice to Have

• Formal certification in Project Management from PMI or equivalent Project Management Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing or other related discipline.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits