Junior Project Manager – Innovation & Growth

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Innovation to support planning and execution of the Innovation Pipeline across cross-functional teams. This entry-level role collaborates on strategic business and marketing plans to meet corporate objectives.

You will build project plans, track timelines, coordinate resources, and help manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing or other related discipline preferred.
• Formal certification in Project Management preferred.
• 1 year of relevant project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving volume and profit objectives for assigned categories reflecting overall corporate goals.
• Building and deploying project plans with clearly outlined objectives, timing, and risks.
• Communicating and aligning key resources at all levels of the organization on assigned projects.
• Engage with cross-functional teams for assigned projects which will include conducting meetings to ensure alignment.
• Exercise fundamental, sound project management techniques and workflow processes when executing assigned projects.
• Focus on updating specs for branded and private label projects to include setting up timelines, coordination of tasks which include packaging/ingredient runouts, communicating and conducting calls with stakeholders, risk assessments and delivering projects on time.
• May assist and lead smaller-scope projects independently.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Influencing skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager Innovation to support planning and execution of the Innovation Pipeline across cross-functional teams. This entry-level role collaborates on strategic business and marketing plans to meet corporate objectives.

You will build project plans, track timelines, coordinate resources, and help manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.