Project Manager - Innovation

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Project Manager to drive renovation and innovation projects that fuel growth and efficiency. The role requires cross-functional leadership to navigate roadblocks and deliver complex programs on time and within budget, with mentorship responsibilities and KPI reporting.

The position is full-time and onsite in Springdale, Arkansas, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on implementing solid project management practices across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing, or related discipline.
• PMI-certified project management experience is a plus.
• 1–5 years' experience delivering large, complex projects in CPG or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects from customer spec through commercialization and planning.
• Apply project management processes and workflow controls to assigned projects.
• Build project plans using MS Project with clear objectives, timing, and risks.
• Coordinate resources and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor other teams on best-in-class project management practices.
• Track Time to Market KPIs and present updates to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

The Project Manager provides overall Project Management responsibility for assigned renovation and innovation projects that contribute to business growth and efficiencies. Leadership skills in working with a cross‑functional team through roadblocks and issues that would impede progress are required. Demonstrated ability to influence across business units and effectively coordinate external and internal resources is needed, along with a proven project management track record leading and delivering large, complex projects. The successful candidate will serve as mentor and an example for best‑in‑class project management. This role will sit full time onsite in Springdale, Arkansas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects from customer spec through commercialization, helping shape the long range and annual plans for assigned categories in support of corporate and business unit goals.


• Exercise fundamental, sound project management techniques and workflow process when executing assigned projects.


• Build project plans using MS Project and other tools available, able to clearly outline objectives, timing, and risks.


• Communicate and align key resources at all levels of the organization on assigned projects.


• Act as a best‑in‑class Project Management example for the organization and subject matter expert.


• Act as a mentor to other parts of the organization who need project management help or information.


• Prepare Time to Market KPI’s, track and present to leadership, and maintain tracking boards.


• Report out key project management metrics to various functions and levels.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing, or other related discipline.


• Formal certification in Project Management (from PMI or equivalent Project Management Association) a plus.


• Experience 1-5 years’ experience as a project manager delivering large, complex technical projects in CPG or related industries.

Computer Skills

• Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office products and MS Project a plus, able to generate graphs, presentations, and charts.

Special Skills

• Proven experience and a strong background successfully completing large and complex projects on‑time and within budget.


• Experience in managing and driving change within a complex organization.

Position Specific Requirements

• Travel Periodic


• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.


• Must reside in the United States to be considered.


• Sponsorship is not available for this position.


• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America).


• Local candidates will be given priority.


• No relocation assistance provided.


• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check, you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.


• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


• Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


• Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Why Join Us

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.