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Tyson Foods
Project Manager
in
Chicago
Illinois
At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required to enter Tyson facilities.
En Tyson Foods, la seguridad de los miembros de nuestro equipo es nuestra principal prioridad. Por esa razón, los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra COVID-19 como condición de empleo. Se requerirá la verificación de la vacuna para ingresar a las instalaciones de Tyson.
Job Details:
Position Summary:
This position provides overall Project Management responsibility for assigned major innovation projects and cost savings opportunities that contribute to business growth and efficiencies. Responsibility also includes providing project management support to existing product changes. Leadership skills in working with a cross-functional team through roadblocks and issues that would impede progress are required. Demonstrated ability to influence across business units and effectively coordinate external and internal resources is needed along with a proven project management track record leading and delivering large, complex projects. The successful candidate will serve as mentor and an example for best in class project management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Exercise fundamental, sound project management techniques and work flow process when executing assigned projects
Build project plans using MS Project and WBS structures, able to clearly outline objectives, timing and risks
Communicate and align key resources at all levels of the organization on assigned projects
Act as a best in class Project Management example for the organization and subject matter expert
Development of Project Management guidelines and a protocol or screening tool for the business
Support training events on project management ideally suited for Tyson Foods
Act as a mentor to other parts of the organization who need project management help or information
Prepare Time To Market KPI's, tracking and present to leadership and maintain tracking boards
Report out key project management metrics to various functions and levels
Proven experience and a strong background successfully completing large & complex projects on-time and within budget.
Experience in managing and driving change within a complex organization.
Periodic travel may be required
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing or other related discipline.
Formal certification in Project Management (from PMI or equivalent Project Management Association) a plus.
2-5 years experience as a project manager, delivering large, complex technical projects CPG or related industries.
Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office products and MS Project, able to generate graphs, presentations and charts.
Up to 10% travel
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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