Project Manager - Innovation

StartupNWA; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking a Project Manager to lead renovation and innovation projects, guiding cross‑functional teams from concept to commercialization, and delivering on time and within budget. The role requires strong leadership to navigate roadblocks and influence stakeholders across business units.

You will build plans with MS Project, track KPIs, mentor colleagues, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, food science, marketing, or other related discipline.
• Formal certification in Project Management (from PMI or equivalent) a plus.
• 1-5 years’ experience as a project manager delivering large, complex technical projects in CPG or related industries.
• Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects from customer spec through commercialization, shaping long range and annual plans for assigned categories.
• Use fundamental project management techniques and workflow processes.
• Build project plans with MS Project, outlining objectives, timing, and risks.
• Communicate and align key resources at all levels on assigned projects.
• Mentor other parts of the organization in project management best practices.
• Prepare Time to Market KPIs and present to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/related

PMI certification (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Summary

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.

Travel

• Periodic

Position Specific Requirements

• Local candidates will be given priority. No relocation assistance provided.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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