Projects & Technology Manager

Vaco; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks a seasoned leader to drive cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will coach multidisciplinary groups, align work with business priorities, allocate resources, and remove roadblocks to keep programs on track.

With 5–6+ years of project management experience and a strong Stage-Gate / Product Development lifecycle background, you will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Hands-on leadership, coaching, performance management
• Ability to align teams with business priorities and remove roadblocks

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Food manufacturing background

Job description

Leadership & People Management

• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary technical teams
• Hands-on leadership, coaching, performance management, and resource allocation
• Ability to align teams with business priorities and remove project roadblocks

Project Management (Critical):

• 5-6+ years managing complex projects from concept through commercialization
• Strong experience with Stage-Gate / Product Development lifecycle processes
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Stakeholder management across senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Food Manufacturing / Product Development Background

• Experience in food manufacturing, food processing, R&D, or food product development

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