Project Manager - PMO
Conagra Brands, Inc. - Chicago, IL
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Reporting to the Director Project Management, as the Supply Chain Project Manager you'll develop project strategies with business leaders. You'll lead cross-functional groups to deliver projects using both waterfall and Agile methodologies to improve top and bottom-line results. Position Responsibilities: * Support ConAgra Business Strategy through delivering multiple simultaneous projects on time and on budget. * Manage cross-functional teams and end-to-end projects including internal and external stakeholders. * Run daily, weekly and monthly project ceremonies. * Communicate project status, project risks and recovery plans. * Manage projects with the appropriate project management processes and tools and works to continuously improve processes and tools. * Remove project obstacles and help develop solutions with teams. * Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycles. * Ensure change management and risk management. * Build relationships with stakeholders and business partners. * Document progress and communicates to stakeholders and upper management. * Become an integral part of the PMO organization to ensure that the overarching scrum, Agile and PMO standard practices are followed. * Coach teams on the standardized PM & scrum practices established by the PMO, help identify MVPs and determine value. * Shapes team behavior through excellent application of PM methodologies. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations * 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master. * Experience working with all levels of the organization. * Collaborate cross functionally to achieve goals. * PMP or Scrum Master Certification preferred. * Experience with JIRA-Agile and MS Project is required. * Foundational project management skills within matrix environment. * Digital and data literacy skills. * Experience explaining intricate and complicated concepts and ideas. * Experience in supply chain, food or CPG industry * In office 3 days per week, Tuesday - Thursday * At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future. #LI-PM2 #LI-Hyrbrid #LI-MSL Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: * Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement * Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan * Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement * Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit . Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
Created: 2024-10-22