Project Manager, PMO

This role is responsible for leading cross functional project teams as they work together to launch and commercialize new food products and maintain existing products in the marketplace.

The Krusteaz Company develops and produces bake and breakfast mixes, and a variety of snacks.

This role will be responsible for all aspects of project execution impacting multiple brands and product categories across all business channels (retail, club, distributors, national accounts).

This position reports through the Project Management Office (PMO).  

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.


* Responsible for utilizing the Stage Gate process and other existing tools to manage multiple development projects from project approval to customer delivery.


* Responsible for managing the integration of a project so that project objectives are met by utilizing the right resources, in a timely and cost-effective manner.


* Clearly defines, manages, and controls project requirements and scope; Ensures there is cross-functional alignment on project objectives and deliverables.


* Achieves timely completion of projects by developing and maintaining accountability to project milestones and schedules; Builds project schedules by identifying sequence of activities, durations, resource availability, and schedule constraints.


* Analyzes projects on an ongoing basis to identify issues which may affect project status and timeline(s).


* Responsible for understanding how product development and supply chain components impact project costs; Provides clear communication and visibility to Marketing Business Lead of costs impacts due to scope changes.


* Works cross-functionally to identify right resources needed and establishes clear roles and expectations for the project team; Coach and mentor, proactively recognizes opportunities for improvement and works with team throughout the project to develop necessary competencies.


* Identifies communication needs for the project team and stakeholders, communicating the right information, at the right time, to the right people; Effectively communicates to the project team scope decisions made by business lead and key stakeholders.


* Leads effective project team meetings; Encourages cross-functional collaboration, provides direction to the project team, outlines priorities, assigns tasks as needed, and addresses issues/risks impacting project.


* Escalates issues to project sponsors/management as needed and provides visibility to risk; Works proactively with project team to identify issues and mitigate risks throughout the project.


* Leads projects with a continuous improvement mindset; Leverages post-project launch meetings to recognize and celebrate team successes; Identifies opportunities for improvement based on trends, key issues and problems; Drives continuous improvement within the project team, PMO, and future proje...