Senior Project Specialist- CPG

Cella Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Cella Inc in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Specialist in Program Management to mobilize and lead cross-functional teams across multiple consumer brands within the pet care market.

You will align stakeholders, drive rapid decisions with senior leadership, and ensure seamless execution of internal stage-gate development frameworks, with emphasis on data accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of project/program management or product development in a CPG environment.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar system.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and lead teams for execution of strategic and tactical projects across multiple brands for PetCare’s North American market.
• Align project goals and develop end-to-end project plans to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery of product to meet objectives.
• Manage risks and changes with proficiency.
• Manage key stakeholders and act as the neutral, objective voice of the project.
• Drive fast and informed decision making to Senior leaders in the organization.
• Champion Marketing Ops frameworks and ensure programs and roles are executed consistently within internal framework.

Skills

Project management

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $49 - 59 per hour

As a Senior Specialist in Program Management, you will mobilize and lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic and tactical projects across multiple consumer brands within the pet care market. You will serve as the objective voice of the project, aligning stakeholders, driving rapid decision-making with senior leadership, and ensuring the seamless execution of internal stage-gate development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and lead teams for execution of strategic and tactical projects ranging in complexities across multiple brands for PetCare’s North American market.
• Align project goals and develop end to end project plans integrating requirements and activities to ensure on time, in scope delivery of product to meet project objectives and key success criteria.
• Manage risks and changes with proficiency.
• Manage key stakeholders and execute role as the neutral, objective voice of the project.
• Drive fast and informed decision making to Senior leaders in the organization.
• Champion Marketing Ops framework(s) and ensure programs, roles/ responsibilities are executed consistently within the stated requirements (internal framework, I2L (Idea to Launch) Framework).
• Evolve processes, tools, and ways of working within ownership of Marketing Operations.
• Maintain and update innovation portfolio data across systems and tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through regular audits and clean-up activities.
• Support teams in entering and updating project data, acting as a go-to resource for questions and troubleshooting.
• Track key portfolio metrics, flag discrepancies or gaps and drive resolution.
• Assist in standardizing data formats, naming conventions, and templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years' experience in project/program management and/or product development in CPG environment.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar system.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Clear and professional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

JOBID: #PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

About this company Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams.

Location/Region: Saint Louis, MO (63102)