Sr. Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Review project proposals or plans to determine scope, including timeframe, budget, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, coordinating project personnel.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, outline work plans, and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Direct, coordinate, and manage project personnel activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and adjust schedules or plans as necessary.
• Act as a liaison with clients, maintaining regular and effective communication throughout the project.
• Develop and prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Provide technical advice and resolve problems with project personnel.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with internal resources to maximize project team efficiency.
• Support internal sales and marketing efforts.
• Build and develop business relationships vital to project success.
• Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for future project execution and management.
• Ensure all required project information is filed in a timely manner.
• Manage or supervise field personnel for work performed at customers' plants.

Requirements

• Project management experience with large capital projects ranging from $50-500 million.
• PMP certification.
• 8+ years of experience in project management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of industry, market, and USDA & FDA guidelines.
• Proficiency in Internet Software and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic experience and knowledge in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Proven results and high level of business acumen.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the food and beverage industry, including USDA or FDA regulated knowledge.
• Background in yogurt manufacturing or fluid flow (soda, dairy, etc.).
• Good teamwork skills: listening, approachable, questioning, helpful, participating.
• Strong interpersonal skills: professional, respectful, positive, outgoing, enthusiastic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• PMP certification
• 8+ years of project management experience

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)