Project Manager

Continental; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Continental, a top contract dining and refreshment provider, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional internal and client-facing projects. You will plan, design, and monitor projects across business units, from new programs to technology implementations, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years as a Project Manager, with strong communication, problem-solving, and matrix-organization skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Must have had job role/title of Project Manager for 4+ years, successfully managing multiple projects in various stages.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and monitoring of a variety of projects across all business units.
• Maintain electronic project plans and schedules and track milestones.
• Prepare for and facilitate project meetings and capture notes.
• Track project goals, risks, resourcing, and budget.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to remove barriers and ensure alignment.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Contribute to PMO development and best practices.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

AI applications knowledge in PM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

PowerPoint

Visio

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission

Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values

Exceptional - We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.

Hospitality - We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.

Collaboration - We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.

Responsibility - we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.

Innovation - We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create:

The Project Manager is responsible for successful delivery of cross-functional internal and client-facing projects. Projects can vary in scope, duration, and budget and require learning of Continental teams and processes as well as engagement with business leaders (e.g., manager and director level). Typical activities include:

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and monitoring of a variety of projects across all business units. Examples include: new programs or process improvements, client installations and renovations, technology implementations, and new business integrations.
• Maintain electronic project plans and schedules for every project and track key milestones and provide progress updates throughout the life of the project.
• Proactively prepare for and facilitate project meetings and issue meeting notes.
• Track project goals, risks, resourcing, and capital expense budget.
• Work with project team members to understand where constraints may exist and help remove barriers and roadblocks.
• Serve as a point of contact when multiple teams are assigned to the same project to ensure understanding and actions are aligned.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and project sponsors on project updates to ensure goal alignment.
• Contribute to the PMO’s development by providing improvements as well as informing key stakeholders on PMO best practices.
• Work with business leaders to develop tools to support project activities, which may extend into operational best practices.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships within project teams and key stakeholders.
• Utilize an escalation framework when project milestones, objectives, or goals are at risk.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ingredients For Thriving:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Must have had job role/title of Project Manager for 4+ years, successfully managing multiple projects at the same time in various stages. Specific experience in multiple industries is desired, ideally within construction, technology, and organizational change. management. Must have had job role/title of Project Manager for 4+ years.
• Strong active listening, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Work independently; manage workload capacity and prioritization with minimal oversight
• Collaborate with others; work with stakeholders to resolve conflicts with consistent positive results
• Demonstrate effective time management when working both independently and within teams
• Technology Aptitudes: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Visio. Proficient in task management tools or software (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Understanding and working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within project management as well as business functions.
• Exceptional communication skills - is clear, open, and honest; provides clear follow-up and actions
• Proven adaptability and flexibility to work within a heavily matrixed company structure

Location(s) & Logistics:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk completing electronic-based tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Hybrid work environment (typically three days per week in office)
• Occasional need to walk for extended periods at client sites
• Occasional travel to support project engagements and related activities within the Continental portfolio.

Savor The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:

• Health Coverage - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.