System One
Project Manager II
System One, Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08100
Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Camden, NJ
Hours/Schedule: Hybrid (must be in office Tues - Thurs)
Type: Contract
Overview
Leading food manufacturing company looking for an experienced Project Manager. Ideal candidates should have a bachelors degree and 5 years of experience. General knowledge of food manufacturing processes and a PMP certification are preferred.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
Development of comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation
Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties. Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance. Elevate and drive decisions by senior leaders when projects fall outside of these
Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
Stage Gate
Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate process.
Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews
Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the leadership teams to make effective decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives (30MM NS, or 5MM cost savings) and recommend and implement improvements to the commercialization process cross functionally (brand, finance, R&D and Supply Chain)
Ongoing responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing improvement to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization process.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
5 years related business experience in project management.
Certifications:
PMP Certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:
Technical or project management concentration preferred.
General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications: MS Project & MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power-BI.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
Experience with stage gate process and innovation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location: Camden, NJ
Hours/Schedule: Hybrid (must be in office Tues - Thurs)
Type: Contract
Overview
Leading food manufacturing company looking for an experienced Project Manager. Ideal candidates should have a bachelors degree and 5 years of experience. General knowledge of food manufacturing processes and a PMP certification are preferred.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
Development of comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation
Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties. Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance. Elevate and drive decisions by senior leaders when projects fall outside of these
Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
Stage Gate
Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate process.
Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews
Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the leadership teams to make effective decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives (30MM NS, or 5MM cost savings) and recommend and implement improvements to the commercialization process cross functionally (brand, finance, R&D and Supply Chain)
Ongoing responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing improvement to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization process.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
5 years related business experience in project management.
Certifications:
PMP Certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:
Technical or project management concentration preferred.
General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications: MS Project & MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power-BI.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
Experience with stage gate process and innovation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.