Project Lead, Meals & Desserts

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of a community of project analysts to support Kraft Heinz's material change management workflow
• Manage projects across the North American Business Units, including Repack Projects, Graphics Projects (e.g., Quality Improvement, Compliance, Maintenance), and Productivity & Maintenance Projects (e.g., supplier transitions, production location transitions, capacity projects)
• Develop and implement best practices for activation of Finished Goods, Semi Finished Goods, Semi Finished Goods-Non Shippable, Ingredient, and Packaging Materials from reservation/creation to completion
• Monitor and report on the status of activation workflows and process improvements to the PMO leadership team
• Follow-up with functional owners to ensure timely completion based on project deadlines
• Proactively assess functional readiness by ensuring team members have access, capability, and training
• Troubleshoot system and process bottlenecks and escalate corrective actions to PMO leadership and relevant teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a consumer-first environment with at least 3 years in project management responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or coach individual contributors and support their professional development
• Experience with project management software and tools such as MS Project, Excel, SAP, or Monday.com
• Experience in building and strengthening stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Ability to learn quickly in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, managing uncertainty and adapting to changing priorities
• Results-driven mentality with a focus on achieving goals through problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Familiarity with working in PLM/PDM systems
• Experience working within a Stage Gate process
• Experience working with international teams or in remote work settings

Nice to Have

• Experience in a consumer-first environment
• Knowledge of material change management workflows
• Experience with cross-functional project collaboration

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

• Performance-based bonus
• Coverage for employees and dependents through healthcare plans
• Wellbeing programs including physical, social, emotional, and financial resources
• Paid Time Off, company holidays, leave of absence, flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing and family support programs
• Retirement plans such as 401k, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance