Job Information
FFP Sr. Project Manager in Lake Mary, Florida
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill a key role within the organization that is a strong technical visionary, innovator, and people leader. This role is responsible for leading and driving the Company’s Project Management Office (PMO). This individual will manage and maintain a Project Portfolio Scorecard for communication and alignment and will manage key projects from idea to launch. This is a new and critical position within the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Owns and leads Stage-Gate meetings, communication, minutes, action items, and scorecarding
Communicate and maintain alignment on projects, timelines, and project/portfolio priorities
Manage a multi-business unit project portfolio
Manage highly complex projects
Lead and manage non-reporting cross functional resources
Comfortably and confidently share project/portfolio updates with the Executive Leadership Team
Manage large cross functional teams
Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, success criteria
Develop and maintain project budgets
Strong collaboration and alignment with BU Presidents
Maintains communication and alignment across the organization
Partners with Project Owners to successfully drive and deliver projects
Maintain portfolio and project data/records
Strong collaboration across all businesses and at all levels within the organization.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
BS or higher educational degree
7+ years of experience in project/program/portfolio management
Ideally, experience in food, chemical, and/or pharmaceutical industry
Experience leading large projects and programs
Experience managing a portfolio and preparing/presenting a portfolio scorecard to Sr Management
Expertise with Stage-Gate project and portfolio management
Financial and P&L experience for project/portfolio management and decision making
Proven track record creating, presenting, and evaluating project charters and gate passage documents
Expertise managing multiple cross functional project teams simultaneously
Proven experience in risk management, problem solving, change management, and conflict resolution
Experience managing/coaching non-reporting cross functional resources
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization including senior leaders and executives
Must be creative, innovative and dynamic with leadership qualities necessary to develop talent
A proven track-record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives
Outgoing, friendly, dynamic, enthusiastic and always up for the next challenge
Self-starter and comfortable with ambiguity
Builds strong relationships across the organization and work on projects collaboratively
High customer focus and insight orientation
Strong analytical, planning, and budgeting/financial skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Agile in adjusting to and managing through change
Fun, energetic and dynamic presence
Ability to travel (up to 30%).
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
Health and Wellness Incentives
10 Days of Vacation
9 Paid Company Holidays
5 Personal Days
401(k)
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)