DescriptionPROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER COLUMBUS CORPORATE OFFICE (HAYWARD CA)
To save time applying Applegate Farms does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased visas for this position at this time.
AboutColumbus Craft Meats
Founded in 1917 by Italian immigrants in San FranciscoColumbus Craft Meats produces premium salumi and deli meats sold in grocery deli departments nationwide. The companys craft meats are made authentically from traditional recipes that bring out the bold unique flavors of the finest cuts of meat making the brand a leader in todays market.Columbus Craft Meats is a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL). More information can be found atcolumbuscraftmeats.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Managermanages and ensures successful delivery of multiple complex and critical Emerging Brands Commercial and Supply Chain projects for their entire lifecycle. Under the direction of the Associate Director Project and Portfolio Manager the project manager will work crossfunctionally to execute and deliver projects on time with adherence to the project goals and scope.
- Provide consistently strong project management of multiple projects while managing key requirements and constraints. Ensure adherence to timelines goals and quality standards. Implement best practices and control project scope.
- Lead and facilitate a Segment Team manage weekly conversations and provide notes and updates to crossfunctional team members and key stakeholders. Foster collaboration track action items and document decisions and next steps.
- Communicate effectively across all Applegate functions (like Brand Management R&D Manufacturing Alliances and other core crossfunctional teams) and levels including moderating internal meetings updating stakeholders and other communications as required; ensure written project documentation is complete and updated regularly. Tailor communication styles use various channels and maintain a centralized documentation repository.
- Develop project scope by collaborating with key stakeholders and plan projects by gathering requirements defining deliverables evaluating feasibility and creating timelines and holding teams accountable to deliver against the plan. Throughout the life of the project create records such as business requirements project plans risk analysis reports communication plans and key project performance metrics.
- Keep team members and stakeholders informed of project status and proactively identify risks; if they arise solve project issues and effectively escalate to Senior Management as appropriate. Develop a risk management plan use status reports and dashboards and establish an escalation process.
- Utilize project management tools and software to help facilitate projects and accurately report on project statuses. Document lessons learned throughout project lifecycles and continuously improve upon processes. Leverage tools like Microsoft Project and Asana conduct postproject reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent related work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of Project Management experience in roles involving coordination of product deliverables and managing complex supply chains. Relevant experience in project coordination team leadership or similar roles is also acceptable.
- Experience managing multiple projects with substantial logistics and extensive timelines while meeting deadlines and requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills across different levels of the organization and proven ability to collaboratively work in crossfunctional team environments.
- Effectively communicates via concise written and verbal communication; able to write detailed meeting summaries outlining key decisions and next steps and project reports.
- Able to build motivate guide support and understand their project teams.
- Excellent planning organizational and problemsolving skills and able to prioritize project work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Software (Project Word Excel & PowerPoint) or equivalent suites; experience with project management tools specifically Asana SmartSheet or Microsoft Project and software used to facilitate project planning and team communication.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now or any time in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent.
- Experience in managing the development of tangible physical consumer products
TRAVEL: Up to 10 travel
LOCATION: Hayward CA
BENEFITS: Competitive base salary plus target incentive annual merit increase performance reviews medical dental vision profit sharing 401(k) immediate eligible stock purchase plan personal paid time. Relocation Assistance Program to eligible applicants FREE twoyear community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $63200 $125000 per year and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.
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