Senior Project Manager Food Innovation
Senior Project Manager Food Innovation
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$ 100000 - 110000
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ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports Inc. (AUI) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington DC area (Gaithersburg MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City Las Vegas Miami Los Angeles San Francisco Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization Roland Foods LLC.
Founded in 1968 the company offers over 1400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels restaurants casinos cruise lines airlines and manufacturers with innovative high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Project Manager Food Innovation you will lead and own the innovation pipeline managing exciting product launches in the specialty food industry across multiple channels and shaping the future of our product and service offerings. Additionally you will guide a talented team to complete all project deliverables from conceptualization to and completion while fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity. You will bring ideas to life by collaborating with new and existing partners worldwide ensuring seamless integration of products into the AUI portfolio. As part of a dynamic work environment the tactic and strategic initiatives of this role will include you collaborating with Supply Chain FSQA Sales and Marketing while tracking and reviewing KPIs. This role offers the opportunity to travel to industry events and key supplier locations adding an exciting dimension to your work.
As a response to the pandemic Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule requiring employees to report inperson Monday through Wednesday with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative crossfunctional nature of the organization employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work inperson for the abovementioned days outside of any People & Cultureapproved disability accommodation request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- of Product Launches: Lead the of product launches in the sweet category of the AUI portfolio including managing pricing calculations item setup and product information updates. Provide essential input into product features unique selling points (USPs) and technical support
- Drive Team Success: Lead a team with clear consistent communication providing direction and support to ensure all project goals are met and timelines are adhered to
- Manage CrossFunctional Communication & Coordination: Ensure clear and consistent communication across all departments involved in the product lifecycle. Lead collaboration efforts between teams (Sales Supply Chain FSQA Marketing) to ensure the smooth timely of product innovations
- Drive customer R&D support at the AUI Innovation Center activities
- Provide strategic insights to ensure the successful commercialization of sweet products and help achieve revenue goals. Participate in key sales visits and collaborate with the Sales team to close wins
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Experience: 35 years of experience in project management commercialization or product strategy with a proven track record of driving successful product launches
- Organized and DetailOriented: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to analyze data track progress and manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring alignment with key innovation and sales KPIs
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to take initiative and build strong relationships with excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work across teams and with external partners
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think critically and strategically balancing both shortterm goals and longterm vision while executing against a tight timeline
- Expected travel: 15
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree preferably with a focus in Business/ Business Administration or related field
- Prior experience in the Food Service or Specialty Food industry with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges of the sector
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas project updates and expectations to diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional time management skills
- Prior experience operating within strict deadlines
SALARY RANGE
Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Albert Uster Imports does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $100000 $110000.
This role will be bonus eligible.
Based on your qualifications previous experience and transferrable skills the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.
Founded by immigrants AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds spark adventure and bring diverse people together.All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this we insist on obtaining the highestquality ingredients and talent!
AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
