Senior Manager, Project Management

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage highly complex cross-functional projects end-to-end, including new product innovation, expansion into new categories and channels, and implementation of new IT platforms.
• Inspire and energize the team to deliver business objectives through challenging project goals and motivate them to achieve these goals.
• Ensure project objectives, scope, and success criteria are clearly stated and aligned.
• Organize work streams and structure project teams accordingly, including stream leads and teams.
• Lead proactive identification and management of opportunities, risks, and change impacts.
• Manage and influence project stakeholders by defining governance, facilitating decision-making, and communicating status transparently.
• Define project resource needs, secure resources, and escalate gaps as necessary.
• Manage external partners and suppliers, track and report spend versus budget, and ensure deliverables are met.
• Identify organizational project management needs, define standards, and train and coach project managers.
• Lead initiatives to improve existing processes or implement new methodologies, including piloting approaches like Agile.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and PMP certification are a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of business experience, including at least 5 years of end-to-end cross-functional project management experience.
• Experience managing highly complex projects with autonomy and creating order out of chaos.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple details and pivot between big picture and details.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, identify issues and risks, and focus teams on priorities.
• Accountability for business objectives, ability to align project goals, and energize teams to deliver results.
• Ability to bring diverse teams together, build trust, and enable risk-taking for strong results.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and focus discussions.
• Proactive stakeholder engagement skills to align project objectives with business strategies.
• Proficiency with project planning software (e.g., MS Project, Wrike, Smartsheets) and MS Office applications.
• Strong commitment to the company's mission and values.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to accept and share feedback respectfully.

Nice to Have

• MBA degree
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience in food/beverage industry, especially in new product development or IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• MBA (preferred).
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of business experience.
• At least 5 years of end-to-end cross-functional project management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary plus variable component (On-Target Earnings) ranging from $121,500 to $152,753 USD.
• Option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Generous PTO with starting accrual of 15 days per year, increased by tenure.
• Two weeks of paid 'Refresh' leave.
• 80 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 11 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Paid disability leave, paid parental/pregnancy leave, FSA, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and more.