Transformation Project Manager — Hybrid | ROI Focus

US Foods; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Project Manager, Transformation to lead enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives across the retail organization. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver projects that improve efficiency, customer experience, and cost optimization.

This hybrid role requires strong PM discipline, change leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Onsite in Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR three days a week (Tue–Thu) with virtual Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in retail or multi-unit environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with PM tools and MS Office.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for transformation initiatives, from ideation through execution and post-implementation review.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success metrics in partnership with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, and dependency tracking.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and transformation roadmap.
• Partner with senior leaders across merchandising, store operations, finance, HR, and IT.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive decision-making and remove roadblocks.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Support organizational change efforts by developing and executing change management plans.
• Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across corporate and field teams.
• Identify and address resistance to change through proactive engagement and communication.
• Monitor project performance against defined KPIs, including financial impact, timeline adherence, and operational improvements.
• Develop executive‑ready reporting and dashboards for Transformation Office leadership.
• Ensure benefits realization and track ROI for transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across the organization.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive sustainable improvements.
• Standardize best practices and support scaling across multiple locations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.
• Escalate critical issues with recommended solutions in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

US Foods in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Project Manager, Transformation to lead enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives across the retail organization. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver projects that improve efficiency, customer experience, and cost optimization.

This hybrid role requires strong PM discipline, change leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Onsite in Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR three days a week (Tue–Thu) with virtual Mon and Fri.