Project Manager - Innovation

Job Details:

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 project management track record leading and delivering large complex projects. The success candidate will serve as a mentor and an example for best-in-class project management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead planning and or implementation of projects. May have to participate in the design and or testing phases as SME.

• Facilitate the definition of project missions goals tasks and resource requirements.

• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within or between projects or functional areas.

• Develop methods to monitor project or area progress and provide corrective supervision if necessary.

• Responsible for assembling the project staff; for their technical or functional performance during the projects.

• Manage project budget and resource allocation.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plan and charter.

• Responsible for successful completion of all deliverables of the project.

• Guide and oversee all members of the project team in the planning of their tasks.

• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.

• Follow defined agreed upon project management methodology s and agreed upon PMO processes.

• Report project status and issues on a regular basis to the Steering Committee and PMO.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: BA or BS degree in project management, operations management, marketing, engineering, mathematics, or other related discipline. Equivalent experience may be acceptable.

Experience: 6 plus years of proven experience as a project manager. Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally and the ability to tailor messaging to different levels within the organization. Demonstrated success delivering projects on time meeting requirements and with high team satisfaction including complex projects and projects involving a number of project staff and users; demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership and expertise utilizing multiple project methodologies such as Agile.

Computer Skills: Advanced understanding of project management systems and stage gate process

Communication Skills: Must exhibit strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to tailor messaging to the different levels of the organization.

Special Skills: Formal certification in Project Management PMI

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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