Lead Engineering Projects in Food & Pharma

conagrabrands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus & 401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee projects from conception through completion across multiple locations. You will manage safety, scope, cost estimating, forecasting, and scheduling while leading cross-functional teams.

This role requires a strong background in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods, with experience delivering projects over $1M. Travel ~50% (Mon–Fri). Located in Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years in food/pharma/CPG manufacturing.
• Experience delivering complex projects worth $1M or more.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Develop detailed plans: timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and cross-functional partners.
• Provide technical leadership through project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate milestones, budget updates, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and internal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across projects and teams.
• Manage multiple projects across several manufacturing locations.
• Support capital projects over $1M from planning to implementation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Continuous improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Conagra Brands seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee projects from conception through completion across multiple locations. You will manage safety, scope, cost estimating, forecasting, and scheduling while leading cross-functional teams.

This role requires a strong background in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods, with experience delivering projects over $1M. Travel ~50% (Mon–Fri). Located in Omaha, NE and Chicago, IL.