Project Manager - Global Product Development

October 12

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marketing • food products • distribution • quality assurance • sales

10,000+

Description

• The Project Manager (PM) will lead and execute projects in support of the Gilchrist & Soames Business Plan. • The individual conducts and owns the lifecycle of each project from start to finish. • The individual leads all phases of development including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing of all assigned projects. • The individual will be the liaison between the brand, vendors and all valued cross-functional departments including Sales, Research & Development, Design, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Bulk manufacturing, and Fill production. • The project manager is expected to ensure all milestones with a focus on delivering the project on-time, within budget and global compliance. • The PM will resolve all critical issues with tactical planning to bring any projects back on track if facing obstacles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline preferred. • Master’s degree, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree a plus. • PM certification or other documented intra-company certification/training preferred. • 5 – 7 years Project Management or related skills in Health and Beauty manufacturing, Hospitality and/or Hotel/Restaurant Management. • 5+ years of direct experience in managing new product development projects from idea to market launch or 5+ years in a retail and commercial planning environment, CPG or OTC healthcare preferred. • Experience working in a contract manufacturing setting preferred. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven influence and direction in a cross functional team environment. • Business and Financial Acumen required. • Proven ability to resolve conflict (striving for win-win outcomes) and lead through ambiguity independently. • Strong MS Office suite skills; can demonstrate expertise with MS Project. • Must be familiar with standard PM tools and templates. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work. • Strong collaborator and influencer. • Keen eye for enhanced quality, planning and attention to detail. • Experience interacting with senior leadership.

Benefits

• For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com